Length: 4.82 mi
Est. time: 2h
Gain: 719 ft
Loss: 719 ft
Max elev: 4,417 ft
Elevation profile
+719 ft gain · −719 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Kahuku Visitor Contact Station (VisitorCenter)
Visit Kahuku: Kona Trail
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.