Volcano to Kaʻū (Hwy 11 south)

This stretch of Hwy 11 is the main road for the Kaʻū community — about three thousand people live in lower Kaʻū and they all use it. Drive at posted speed. Watch for slow farm equipment near Pāhala, cattle on open ranchland near Naʻālehu, and goats anywhere. The ranchland off the road is private. Pull off at marked stops only. The Kaʻū Desert section can have brushfires in dry conditions; do not flick cigarettes from the car.