Near Halema'uma'u Trail
Volcano Art Center
Near Halema'uma'u Trail
Crater Rim Trail
Near Halema'uma'u Trail
The Halema'uma'u Trail is closed at the caldera floor. You can walk out on it a little bit on the Byron Ledges Trail, but the main trail is closed beyond this point.
Near Halema'uma'u Trail
Pearly Dewdrops Drops
Near Halema'uma'u Trail
Kilauea Crater steaming.

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Halema'uma'u Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Descend 425' at the southern edge of Kilauea Caldera (until the closure).
2.7
mi
Distance
123
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViews
Access Issues
Due to high levels of volcanic fumes and the continued collapse and explosive nature of Halemaumau Crater, the caldera floor is closed beyond stop 10. For more information, visit this NPS page.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.72mi
Distance
123ft
Elevation Gain
450ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,953ft
High Point
3,540ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Before the closure, visitors could hike 425 feet (130m) into the Klauea Caldera through a rainforest that has had to re-establish itself many times due to ongoing volcanic activity. Now they must turn around at the junction with Byron Ledge Trail. You may return by the same route or proceed to the Byron Ledge Trail. From there continue to the Klauea Iki Trail and on to Crater Rim Trail that will bring you back to Klauea Visitor Center. Please note the Halemaumau Trail across the caldera floor is closed beyond stop 10 due to the active eruptive vent in Halemaumau Crater.

Route Conditions

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