Point of Interest
The Crater Rim Trail begins at the Kilauea Visitor Center and makes an 11-mile circuit roughly following the crater rim drive of Kilauea. Kilauea is the youngest and southeastern most volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The challenging hike takes 5-6 hours and provides a variety of landscapes and climates as well as views of the craters and Mauna.
Length: 11.6 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry, Nature Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: National Park Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: In Hawaii Volcanoes NP circling the Kilauea Caldera.
County: -
State: HI
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
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Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: -
Elevation Low: -
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 48 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Crushed rock, compacted
Additional Surfaces: Crushed Rock, Soil
Year Designated: 1982
