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Day Hike - Waldron Ledge (Earthquake Trail)

Earthquake (Waldron Ledge) Trail 

Walk a section of the old Crater Rim Drive that was damaged in 1983 by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake.

Of Interest: Plants, birds, insects, earthcracks, views of Kilauea Caldera and Mauna Loa.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Distance and hiking time: 1 mile roundtrip, 45 minutes
  • Trail begins to the left of the Volcano House hotel when facing the caldera.
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible - trail is over a paved road surface.

Note: This trail is often offered as a ranger-led walk. Check the daily schedule in the visitor center for times.

 
'Ama`u fern frond unfurling.  

Did You Know?
The young fronds of the `ama`u fern (Saleria cyatheodides) often emerge red to block harmful rays from the sun. They gradually turn green with age.

Last Updated: January 28, 2008 at 20:18 EST