Fantastic time at the A-Frame! There were 6 of us, and the Palila was absolutely roomy enough to accommodate all of us.

If you are considering climbing Mauna Loa, consider making this your base camp. It's situated at 4,000 feet, which gives you a night or two at elevation. And it was a short jaunt over to the Mauna Loa Overlook trailhead. Even if you aren't climbing, it's a great place to stay while exploring Volcanoes National Park.