Leaving the Kona airport, turn left (north) onto Queen Kaahumanu Highway (route 19).
Proceed 18 miles, then right onto Waikoloa Road.
Proceed 12 miles, then turn right onto route 190.
Proceed 2.9 miles. Watch for the “Saddle Road” turn.
Turn left onto the new Saddle Road (route 200)
Proceed 23.5 miles, then turn left onto the Mauna Kea Access Road.
Pass the Ellison Onizuka Visitor Information Station.
Turn right into the Hale Pohaku complex. There is additional parking on the right.