Kilauea Iki Crater is a stunning natural wonder located in Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States. This park and tourist attraction offers visitors the opportunity to …
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Aug 10, 2024
I did this trail twice while visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and it was one of my highlights of the trip. The first time I went solo and started a little before 6:30 am. This was a great time… Full review by GoVols79
Jul 15, 2024
Wow! This trail is a little over 3 miles and was totally worth it. I would rate this as moderate as there are some inclines with steps and switchbacks at the beginning and the end. My husband and I… Full review by Viajera172705
Jul 8, 2024
Started at the Lava tube and decided to go clockwise (down over winding path). I personally think this was a good choice otherwise we'd be climbing up all the elevation at once at the end of the hik… Full review by Smittywall
We would like to do this trail but have an infant. How steep is the hike down? Would it be safe to go down carrying our infant in a carrier? We have done several hikes carrying our baby but are wondering how steep/safe this one is. Thank you!
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I don’t think you would have a problem doing the trail while carrying a baby. The trail around and down to the crater is well maintained and paved in some parts. There is a winding …
I don’t think you would have a problem doing the trail while carrying a baby. The trail around and down to the crater is well maintained and paved in some parts. There is a winding ramp down on one side and stairs (with handrail) on the other side, so getting down and back out of the crater isn’t too difficult. If you decide it is too steep you can still get good views along the top trail and it’s basically across the street from Thurston Lava Tube!
Hi, is the Kilauea Iki Trail open since the volcano's eruption? Thanks!
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I think the National Park itself has literally only just re-opened, but as to which trails I don't really know sorry. Their website may tell you more but it's hard to tell from their map...the Iki …
I think the National Park itself has literally only just re-opened, but as to which trails I don't really know sorry. Their website may tell you more but it's hard to tell from their map...the Iki overlook is open but not sure about the trail through the old caldera itself.
Is the trail open? If yes how can I assure our teenagers that it's safe...
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Most of the Volcano National Park is closed (including this trail). Friday, officials went into the park to assess the safety and damage done by the earthquakes. Hopefully, they open …
Most of the Volcano National Park is closed (including this trail). Friday, officials went into the park to assess the safety and damage done by the earthquakes. Hopefully, they open more of the park. The volcanic activity in the northeast rift zone has paused (temporary or permanent?) One of my favorite links to the volcanic activity on the Big Island is the USGS volcano multimedia site. (I like to see the maps and also click on Curent Alerts on the upper left section of the site).
Which is the best trail / most scenic to take in. OK with moderately tough hikes
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We came in late to volcano lodge at 3pm so drove straight down chain of craters road parked at thurston lava tube and walked to kiluea iki trail. We walked down to base , explored fissures …
We came in late to volcano lodge at 3pm so drove straight down chain of craters road parked at thurston lava tube and walked to kiluea iki trail. We walked down to base , explored fissures with steam vents on crater floor. Others followed sparsely placed rockpiles which indicatedvthe path for 5mile loop. Ok if not hot but we literaly layered clothing and found we were hot/cold/wet but it was awesome. Do add post midnight trip to observation deck for best view and quiet contemplation. My favorite experience. Eerie, exhilerating. Iki gives you perspective of what kiluea crater is like. Enjoy!
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