Nāpau Trail
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii County, HI
Out-and-back trail in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii County, HI. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.9 mi (19.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,165 ft (355 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- High point
- 3,366 ft (1,026 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Nāpau Crater Camp Site 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Makaopuhi Crater 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puʻu Huluhulu Outlook 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Peak: Puʻu Huluhulu 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Nāpau Trail
How long is Nāpau Trail?
Nāpau Trail is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,165 ft (355 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,366 ft (1,026 m).
How hard is Nāpau Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Nāpau Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Nāpau Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 11.9 mi (19.1 km).
Is Nāpau Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Nāpau Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Nāpau Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Nāpau 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 Nāpau Trail
- Kalapana Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Moderate · 6 mi (9.6 km)
- Kalapana Trail (unmaintained) Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Moderate · 6.2 mi (9.9 km)
- Nāulu Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Hard · 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
- Puʻu Huluhulu Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Kalapana Trail (unmaintained) Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Puʻu Huluhulu Trail Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Escape Road Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park · Moderate · 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- Kahaualeʻa trail Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve · Easy · 7 mi (11.3 km)
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