Ka'aha Trail

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

strenuous

Length: 7.54 mi

Est. time: 3h 12m

Gain: 851 ft

Loss: 1,749 ft

Max elev: 1,745 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+851 ft gain · −1,749 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Kulanaokuaiki (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Puʻukaone Trail Hilina Pali Trail Kaʻū Desert 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, 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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