Length: 5.8 mi
Est. time: 2h 12m
Gain: 569 ft
Loss: 441 ft
Max elev: 4,088 ft
Elevation profile
+569 ft gain · −441 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Welcome Center (VisitorCenter)
Crater Rim Trail
Crater Rim Trail + Kilauea Iki Trail
7.9 mi · +1,113 ft · ~3.2 hr (est.)
Learn:
Activities for Home - Dark SkiesAges and Stages: The Life of a Hawaiian VolcanoHard Core RockHawaiian Islands: Born of FireHulihia Kīlauea – a Complete Change part 1, pre-field trip classroom activitiesHulihia Kīlauea – a Complete Change part 2, A field trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park or other outdoor areaPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.