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Day Hiking in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Crater Rim Trail. Traversing the summit caldera of Kīlauea, Crater Rim Trail includes dramatic views, steam vents, and amazing plant life. Maunaulu. Explore the 1969-1974 lava flows of Maunaulu and hike to the top of Puʻuhuluhulu Cinder Cone. Pu'uloa Petroglyphs.
Explore one of 14 easy hiking trails in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 3 to 7,139 feet in elevation gain.
You will find several amazing day hikes in Volcanoes National Park that are suitable for all skill levels. This guide details the best Volcanoes National Park hikes, including lava tubes, volcano views, and more!
While Kīlauea, the most active volcano inside the park, is what most visitors come to see, they stay for the numerous hiking trails spread throughout unique volcanic landscapes. Explore 10 of the best hikes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Descend through a lush rainforest to the solidified lava lake on the floor of Kīlauea Iki crater. Peer into the vent that erupted to a height of 1900 feet during the eruption of 1959 located below Puʻupua‘i cinder cone. Difficulty: Moderate to challenging - Steep and rocky, descent & ascent 400 feet (122 m).
Take a Hike. The Kahuku Unit has a variety of options for day hikes: Pu‘u o Lokuana Cinder Cone Hike this short, but strenuous climb to the top of Pu‘u o Lokuana cinder cone. 0.4 mile (0.35 km) loop, 130 feet (40 m) elevation change. Pu‘u o Lokuana Trail Take the trail along historic ranch roads to a hidden pasture.
Experience this 3.2-mile loop trail near Volcano, Hawaii. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
The Kīlauea Iki Trail is a great experience to add to your Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to-do list. On this relatively short hike, walk through a rainforest, cross a solidified lava lake, and gaze out at the crater from the rim. You also have the option to add on the Thurston Lava Tube.
If you’re to do one or two shorter hikes in Volcanoes National Park, make sure one is the Devastation Trail. This short and paved trail crosses the lava field created from the 1959 Kilauea eruption. You’ll see first-hand how natural spaces start to recover after such cataclysmic events.
Our favorite Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hikes are: the Sulphur Banks Trail, Kilauea Crater Overlook, Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki, and the Hōlei Sea Arch. All of these together would take about 8-10 hours (with driving time) and give a fantastic feel for what makes this park so special.