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Devastation Trail

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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easy

Length: 0.47 mi

Est. time: 12m

Gain: 55 ft

Loss: 22 ft

Max elev: 3,761 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 4Nativehike

Elevation profile

+55 ft gain · −22 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Devastation Trail Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 30 accessible spaces

Welcome Center (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Devastation Trail

Build a loop

Connects to:

Byron Ledge Trail

Connect the dots

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 area

Journeys:

George W. C. JonesMark Twain in HawaiʻiPrince KūhiōCharles Wilber Rogan

Plan 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.

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