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Seven Hawaii rules nobody warns you about, and what they'll cost you if you find out too late.
BIG ISLAND
Two Hours Up the Mountain, and Some Drivers Never See the Top
If you're planning to catch sunset from the top of Mauna Kea on your own, don't assume your rental car will get you there. The paved road only goes as far as the Visitor Information Station at 9,200 feet. Past that, it's eight more miles of steep, unpaved switchbacks, and rangers check vehicles there. No 4WD with low range, no summit. Here's the part that catches people off guard: even if your rental is an SUV, most rental…
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