20-30 MinutesFee applies
Hōlei Sea Arch
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk a short distance to a view of dramatic sea cliffs and a 90-foot high arch sculpted by the sea.
At the end of Chain of Craters road, walk a short distance along the road to see Hōlei Sea Arch. The observation area for the sea arch is located about 1,000 feet (300m) past the gate at the end of Chain of Craters Road, on the right-hand side. Cliffs may be unstable, please stay in the designated area. This stark lava rock formation is about 90 ft. (27.4 meters) high and extends from the steep sea cliffs into the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful formation is temporary and has a limited life span. Cut into the cliff of an lava flow from about 550 years ago, the sea arch will eventually crumble into the sea. However, others may replace it as the cliff shifts and evolves. Learn more about these elegant formations sculpted by the sea
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HikingCoasts, Islands and AtollsGeologyHAVOHawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Duration
20-30 Minutes
Fees
Park entrance fee applies. There are no additional activity fees.
Fees Apply
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Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The first portion of the walk is along a paved road, but the path immediately preceding the observation area is over rough, uneven lava rock
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Location
End of Chain of Craters Road