State officials are closing scores of recreation areas that could be affected by rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees or high surf touched off by the arrival of Iselle.
The following closures are scheduled for Wednesday, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
» Hawaii County: The Division of Forestry and Wildlife will close all of its managed lands — forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves, Na Ala Hele hiking trails, game management areas, including Keanakolu cabins, Ainapo hiking trail, Muliwai trail and Waimanu valley campground — until further notice. DOFAW has suspended issuing camping permits.
» Maui County: The DOFAW will close all of its managed lands — forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves, Na Ala Hele hiking trails, game management areas (including Lanai GMA); this closure also affects Polipoli State Park.
Closures in Hawaii and Maui counties are expected to be in place by 6 p.m.
» Oahu: Peacock Flats camping area will be closed to hiking and camping; Manoa Falls Trail also will be closed.
» Kauai County: DOFAW’s camping areas, including Waimea Canyon, Alakai Wilderness, Sugi Grove and Kawaikoi will be closed by 6 p.m. As of Wednesday morning, Division of State Parks will close Napali Coast State Wilderness Park and the Kalalau hiking trail.
The Division of State Parks is suspending issuance of new park camping permits statewide that would begin before Tuesday.
The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation does not plan to close any state small boat harbors but is advising boaters to monitor VHF radio for Coast Guard information on port closures and other safety advisories.
