Title: Lava Tree State Monument in Pahoa | Expedia.co.uk [Lava Tree State Monument Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lava-Tree-State-Monument-Hotels.0-l6289524-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Pahoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pahoa.d11875.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Pahoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pahoa.d11875.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lava Tree State Monument Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lava-Tree-State-Monument.d6289524.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pahoa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahoa.d11875.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lava Tree State Monument ![In 1790 a swift moving lava flow leveled the forest here and drained away, leaving behind a new forest of "lava trees". These hollow rock columns were formed when the lava wrapped around the cool tree trunks and quickly solidified. When the molten lava drained away, these rock columns were left standing. The columns are hollow because the tree trunks themselves were incinerated during the process, but only after the rock had cooled enough to hold it's shape. If you look closely, you can sometimes see the texture of the tree bark in the rock molds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289524/aada9d04-09c0-4614-b9ef-039e023150e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In 1790 a swift moving lava flow leveled the forest here and drained away, leaving behind a new forest of "lava trees". These hollow rock columns were formed when the lava wrapped around the cool tree trunks and quickly solidified. When the molten lava drained away, these rock columns were left standing. The columns are hollow because the tree trunks themselves were incinerated during the process, but only after the rock had cooled enough to hold it's shape. If you look closely, you can sometimes see the texture of the tree bark in the rock molds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289524/aada9d04-09c0-4614-b9ef-039e023150e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Some of the "lava trees" here stand 15ft tall. Take the easy .7mi loop to enjoyed this well maintained park, and bring a snack to enjoy at the picnic tables.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289524/9ae70f35-197a-4840-ae40-27542291240b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lava Tree State Monument Activities [Pahoa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahoa.dx11875) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Palm trees on the Black Sand Beach, Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977407860/dfe5ad38-4231-475d-a2e2-c568d9163457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pohoiki Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pohoiki Beach during your trip to Pahoa? Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pohoiki-Beach-Pahoa.d553248635977407860.Attraction) ![Road stops here](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/213/bed20a21-9db8-4516-85d5-2c5d5b7acf02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ka Lae Apuki Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ka Lae Apuki during your travels in Pahoa. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ka-Lae-Apuki-Pahoa.d553248635975748444.Attraction) #### Pahoa Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pahoa Museum in Pahoa. Wander the seaside or discover the volcano viewpoints in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahoa-Museum-Pahoa.d553248621526965102.Attraction) #### Mackenzie State Park You can take time to visit Mackenzie State Park during your travels to Pahoa. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mackenzie-State-Park-Pahoa.d633375831890407424.Attraction) #### Pohoiki Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pohoiki during your travels in Pahoa. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pohoiki-Pahoa.d553248635975748744.Attraction) #### Isaac Hale Beach Park Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Isaac Hale Beach Park, a lovely green space in Pahoa. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. 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