Byron Ledge Trail

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

easy

Length: 1.58 mi

Est. time: 36m

Gain: 159 ft

Loss: 289 ft

Max elev: 3,773 ft

Point-to-pointNativehike

Elevation profile

+159 ft gain · −289 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Devastation Trail Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 30 accessible spaces

Welcome Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Kilauea Iki Spur Byron Ledge Spur Devastation Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

Activities for Home - Dark Skies Ages and Stages: The Life of a Hawaiian Volcano Hard Core Rock Hawaiian Islands: Born of Fire Hulihia Kīlauea – a Complete Change part 1, pre-field trip classroom activities Hulihia Kīlauea – a Complete Change part 2, A field trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park or other outdoor area

Journeys:

George W. C. Jones Mark Twain in Hawaiʻi Prince Kūhiō Charles Wilber Rogan

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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