[6][7] Also known by the name Mount Alava Adventure Trail, this steep route features 56 ladders and 783 steps.
Originally a dirt road built for television transmitter access, the route has since been improved to accommodate hikers.
The ascent is considered moderate and typically takes around three hours to complete.
[10] Mount Alava has developed into a notable tourist attraction thanks to an observation platform that provides sweeping views of the island.
[11] Mount ‘Alava is part of the caldera rim of the Pago Volcano.