Detailed map of Hawaii Big Island showing paved roads
I am looking for a detailed map (much more detail than, say, here) of the Hawaii Big Island, that will show which roads are paved and which are not. This is to determine where I will be able to get to with a rental car, given that my contract forbids driving on unpaved roads. Specifically, I'd like the map to show roads to all major beaches, state parks, etc.
I've heard that car rental agencies sometimes give out such maps, but I'd like to look at a map in advance to plan my trip.
Where can I find such a map online? (Or, if nothing online, perhaps a good printed map that I can order for a reasonable price?)
Best Answer
For what you are doing, there are no limiting roads. All of the access roads to the well known major beaches, beachside state parks and over the saddle are paved and acceptable under rental car contracts. There are a couple of obscure beaches in North Kohala and Ka'u districts that have dirt or lava rock access roads, but if you know about those beaches, chances are you already know about how bad the access roads are ?
The double dashed routes on the Moon maps that Andrew linked to are dirt or lava roads, the single dashed lines are hiking trails.
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