Park · Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Best hikes in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

The 30 best of 53 trails in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, ranked by route quality.

Trails
53
Easy
23
Moderate
14
Hard
8
Expert
8

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Top trails

  1. Nāpau Trail Hard · 11.9 mi (19.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,165 ft (355 m) · 4 hr 25 min
  2. Crater Rim Trail Hard · 11.3 mi (18.1 km) · Elevation Gain 735 ft (224 m) · 4 hr
  3. Puna Coast Trail Moderate · 15.2 mi (24.5 km) · Elevation Gain 223 ft (68 m) · 5 hr
  4. Halapē Trail Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km) · Elevation Gain 525 ft (160 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  5. Keauhou Trail Expert · 13.7 mi (22 km) · Elevation Gain 2,664 ft (812 m) · 5 hr 45 min
  6. Mauna Loa Cabin Trail Moderate · 4 mi (6.5 km) · Elevation Gain 381 ft (116 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  7. Hilina Pali Trail Expert · 10.7 mi (17.3 km) · Elevation Gain 2,093 ft (638 m) · 4 hr 30 min
  8. Observatory Trail Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km) · Elevation Gain 1,965 ft (599 m) · 3 hr 25 min
  9. Byron Ledge Trail Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 335 ft (102 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  10. Ka'aha Trail Expert · 15.1 mi (24.2 km) · Elevation Gain 2,546 ft (776 m) · 6 hr 10 min
  11. Kahuku Road (Pedestrian Access) Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 528 ft (161 m) · 1 hr
  12. Kahuku Palm Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 328 ft (100 m) · 1 hr
  13. Summit Trail Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km) · Elevation Gain 709 ft (216 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  14. Nāulu Trail Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km) · Elevation Gain 804 ft (245 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  15. Puʻukaone Trail Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.4 km) · Elevation Gain 594 ft (181 m) · 1 hr 25 min
  16. Sulphur Banks Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 30 min
  17. Puʻu o Lokuana Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 25 min
  18. Old Crater Rim Drive Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 35 min
  19. Fuel Break Easy · 2.8 mi (4.4 km) · Elevation Gain 95 ft (29 m) · 55 min
  20. Kalapana Trail (unmaintained) Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km) · Elevation Gain 643 ft (196 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  21. Escape Road Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 30 min
  22. Kahuku Kona Trail Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.8 km) · Elevation Gain 646 ft (197 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  23. Mauna Iki Trail Moderate · 10.6 mi (17.1 km) · Elevation Gain 374 ft (114 m) · 3 hr 35 min
  24. Kilauea Iki Trail Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km) · Elevation Gain 577 ft (176 m) · 1 hr 25 min
  25. Puʻu Huluhulu Trail Easy · 3.2 mi (5.2 km) · Elevation Gain 207 ft (63 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  26. Ainahou Road Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 40 min
  27. Kalapana Trail (unmaintained) Moderate · 6.2 mi (9.9 km) · Elevation Gain 669 ft (204 m) · 2 hr 20 min
  28. Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 25 min
  29. North Pit Trail Hard · 6 mi (9.7 km) · Elevation Gain 938 ft (286 m) · 2 hr 25 min
  30. Kaʻū Desert Trail Expert · 18.5 mi (29.8 km) · Elevation Gain 1,496 ft (456 m) · 6 hr 45 min

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Questions about Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

How many trails are in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park?

GoTrails lists 53 trails in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii: 23 easy, 14 moderate and 16 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park?

Top picks on GoTrails: Nāpau Trail, Crater Rim Trail, Puna Coast Trail, Halapē Trail, and Keauhou Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park?

Easy picks: Byron Ledge Trail, Kahuku Road (Pedestrian Access), Kahuku Palm Trail, Sulphur Banks Trail, and Puʻu o Lokuana Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park?

For a challenge: Nāpau Trail, Crater Rim Trail, Keauhou Trail, Hilina Pali Trail, and Observatory Trail.

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