Kilauea Iki Trailhead - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
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denben
N 19° 25.018 W 155° 14.580
5Q E 264471 N 2148498
Kilauea Iki Trail starts and ends at the Kilauea Iki Overlook parking area on Crater Rim Drive.
Waymark Code: WMR241
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2016
Views: 2
The stops along this trail reveal the story of a dramatic eruption in 1959. A well-marked path leads you through lush rain forest along the rim of Kilauea Iki (little Kilauea) and down to its still-steaming crater floor.
Walking trail across a once-molten lake of lava in Kïlauea Iki Crater.
Start/End:
Kilauea Iki Overlook on Crater Rim Drive
Walking distance:
4 miles (6.4 km)
Estimated walking time:
2–3 hours
Elevation:
3,874 feet (1,180 m) above sea level
Descent/Ascent:
400 feet (122 m) with steps and switchbacks, equivalent to climbing down and up a 40-story building
Trail rating:
Moderate
Recommendations:
Stay on the trail
Avoid unstable cliff edges
Keep away from ground cracks
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Carry drinking water
Weather conditions can change quickly. Take protective gear for sun. and rain.
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
No bike
No horse riding
No dogs
Trail type: Crushed stone
Parking: Not Listed
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