Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park hiking guide
Kīlauea Iki Trail
A 3.2-mile loop with 730 ft of climbing in Kīlauea Visitor Center Area, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Elevation gain
- 730 ft (221 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Kīlauea Visitor Center Area
- Highest point
- 3,926 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,505 ft
About Kīlauea Iki Trail
Descend through lush rainforest along a crater rim to a floor where a lava lake hardened after its 1959 eruption. The steep, rocky path crosses the solidified lava lake past steam vents, and you can peer into the vent that once erupted to great heights. Parking at the overlook is very limited, so arriving early helps. The loop gives a close look at the crater's floor and rim.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
