Crater Rim Trail
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii County, HI
Loop trail in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii County, HI. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi (18.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 735 ft (224 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr
- High point
- 4,088 ft (1,246 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kilauea Overlook 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Steaming Bluffs 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Waldron Ledge 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kilauea Iki 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kilauea Iki 2 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Uekahuna 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Crater Rim Trail
How long is Crater Rim Trail?
Crater Rim Trail is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr. It climbs 735 ft (224 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,088 ft (1,246 m).
How hard is Crater Rim Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Crater Rim Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Crater Rim Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 4.5 mi (7.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 4 mi (6.5 km).
Is Crater Rim Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (45% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Crater Rim Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Crater Rim Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Crater Rim Trail?
Crater Rim Cafe, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Crater Rim Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Crater Rim Trail
- Crater Rim Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Fuel Break Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.4 km)
- Kipukapuaulu Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Steam Vents Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Sulphur Banks Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Old Crater Rim Drive Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Byron Ledge Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Halemaumau Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
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