1-2 Hours
Halemaʻumaʻu Trail
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hike down to the floor of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera), with possible longer connections to Byron Ledge, Kīlauea Iki, and Nāhuku.
Descend 425 feet (130m) through a rain forest that has been re-established numerous times to a panoramic view on the floor of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera). Difficulty: Moderate Distance and hiking time: 0.8 miles (1.3 km) one-way from Crater Rim Trail to the floor of Kīlauea caldera 1.3 miles (2.1 km) one-way from Crater Rim Trail to the top of Byron Ledge, allowing for longer hikes to Kīlauea Iki and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) Trail begins: Behind the Volcano House off Crater Rim Trail. View the Halema‘uma‘u Trail Guide (pdf 2.98MB).
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HikingRainforestGeologyScenic ViewsThe TropicsTrailsVolcanoesHAVOHawaii Volcanoes National Parkday hike
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Duration
1-2 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Trail is steep, uneven and occasionally narrow, descending nearly 425 feet (130m).
Pets
No
Reservations
No — Park entrance fee applies. There are no additional activity fees.
Location
Halemaʻumaʻu Trailhead along Crater Rim Trail