Kilauea Iki - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Kilauea Iki |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Hawaii |
| Nearby Town: | Volcano |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Just past the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes national park turn left onto Crater Rim Drive. The Hike begins from the Kilauea overlook about 2 miles down the road on the right. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Kilauea overlook |
| Trails Used: | Kilauea Iki |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Hawaii Volcanoes National park By Mail: Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park P.O. Box 52 Hawai`i National Park, HI 96718-0052 By Phone: Visitor Information (808) 985-6000 http://www.nps.gov/havo/contacts.htm |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Hike begins through an ancient fern and 'ohi'a forest on a well maintained trail. The first mile follows the rim of the crater and eventually gradually descends out of the lush forest into the barren lava crater. The crater itself reminded me of broken pavement that would have buckled during an earthquake. The walk across the crater went by several steam vents. Once across the crater, the trail proceeds to ascend the crater wall for 450 feet. Shortly after reaching the top and the 'ohi'a forest the trail empties into the parking lot. I highly recommend this hike if you only have one hike to complete during your visit to the park. |
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