Saddle Road is also known as Hawaiʻi Route 200 and is 52 miles long. As it covers the raised slopes between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa like a saddle. The road connects Kona on the west to Hilo on the east and is a beautiful drive that shouldn’t be missed. Join us on our Wild & Scenic Volcano Tour and we’ll take you over the scenic route in comfort and luxury. The original one-lane road was built in 1942 to provide access to the military training facilities. The current road was upgraded starting in 2004. It was and re-opened in 2013 with a new name – The Daniel K. Inouye Highway to honor the Hawaiʻian Senator who promoted the project.
Best Things to do in Kona Hawai’i
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