Length: 2.65 mi
Est. time: 1h 6m
Gain: 383 ft
Loss: 383 ft
Max elev: 2,796 ft
Elevation profile
+383 ft gain · −383 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Kahuku Visitor Contact Station (VisitorCenter)
Visit Kahuku: Palm Trail
Kahuku Palm Trail
2.7 mi · +383 ft · ~1.1 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, 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.