Kilauea Iki Trail
Hawaii (Big Island)
The Kilauea Iki Trail is a moderately challenging loop hike that descends into and across the Kilauea Iki crater, a volcanic landscape formed by a 1959 eruption. Hikers experience a diverse environment, from lush rainforest to a stark, hardened lava lake.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Distance: 3.3 miles
- Elevation gain: 400 ft
- Time: 2-3 hours
- Permits: No permits are required for day hiking on the Kilauea Iki Trail.