Hike Into The Caldera on Halemaʻumaʻu Trail

Descend 425 feet (130m) through a rain forest that has been re-established numerous times to a panoramic view on the floor of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera).

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Distance and hiking time:
  • 0.8 miles (1.3 km) one-way from Crater Rim Trail to the floor of Kīlauea caldera
  • 1.3 miles (2.1 km) one-way from Crater Rim Trail to the top of Byron Ledge, allowing for longer hikes to Kīlauea Iki and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)
• Trail begins: Behind the Volcano House off Crater Rim Trail.

View the Halema‘uma‘u Trail Guide (pdf 2.98MB).

Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Halemaʻumaʻu Trailhead along Crater Rim Trail

Reservations

No

Park entrance fee applies. There are no additional activity fees.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Trail is steep, uneven and occasionally narrow, descending nearly 425 feet (130m).