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Devastation Trail

Crater Rim Drive Tour - Stop #8
 

Approximately 1/2 mile from Puʻu Puaʻi is the Devastation Trail parking area. You can park your car here and take a 30-minute walk through the cinder outfall of the 1959 eruption of Kīlauea Iki. This 1/2 mile (each way) paved trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible. You can have the driver of your car proceed on to the Puʻu Puaʻi Overlook located 1/2 mile away and meet your group.

Another option is to walk the unpaved trail (.6 mile each way) to the Byron Ledge trail across the cinders being reclaimed by a variety of native and alien species.

 
The Puʻu Puaʻi Overlook provides a fine look into Kīlauea Iki Crater. A gray line on the crater floor is the Kīlauea Iki Trail.
 
Go to: Crater Rim Drive Tour - Stop #9 - Hike to Keanakāko'i Crater
 
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