Overview:
The best single hike in the park — a loop descending into a former lava lake, walking directly across the solidified crater floor past steam vents before climbing back through rainforest. Firsthand-verified by Gretchen across multiple Hawaii itinerary pieces.
Link Posts: Parks: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Spot Category: Hiking TrailSpot Tags: Hiking Photography Scenic
Moderate
3.8 miles (loop combining Kīlauea Iki, Crater Rim Trail, and Thurston Lava Tube)
~725–800 ft
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150
- Not Accessible
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