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Nāpau Crater Trail

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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easy

Length: 1.64 mi

Est. time: 36m

Gain: 87 ft

Loss: 229 ft

Max elev: 2,906 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+87 ft gain · −229 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Kulanaokuaiki (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

Nāpau 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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