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Mauna Iki Trail

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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easy

Length: 5.31 mi

Est. time: 1h 54m

Gain: 209 ft

Loss: 261 ft

Max elev: 3,200 ft

NetworkTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+209 ft gain · −261 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Kulanaokuaiki (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Kaʻū Desert Trail (Portion of trail open during no eruptive activity)Kaʻū Desert 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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