Great Hikes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Overview of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hikes One of the major attractions in all of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island offers an incredible opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Hawaii in a protected setting. Rife with extensive scenic drives, viewpoints, and activities, the park deserves to be explored over a multi-day adventure and there’s no better way to do so than by checking out the amazing hiking and walking trails. Easily accessible and with plenty of scenic lookouts, you’ll want to be well-equipped and prepared before setting out, but the memories (and photos) you’ll create promise to be a memorable part of your Hawaiian vacation. Ha’akulamanu (Sulphur Banks) Meaning “gathering place for birds,” Ha’akulamanu offers incredible access to natural wildlife, stunning rock and mineral deposits, and the destruction and reinvigoration that comes with such dramatic volcanic activity. Accessible via the Sulphur Banks Trail near the visitor’s center, the trail is mostly made from wooden planks and has plenty of railings, making for one of the easier, accessible Volcanoes National Park hikes with breathtaking features throughout. More Info Earthquake Trail & Waldron Ledge A one-mile jaunt along the stunning Kilauea Caldera, Earthquake Trail and Waldron Ledge offers easy access to one of the park’s most iconic features: a massive volcanic plume emitting from the center of the world’s most active volcanic caldera.You’ll see native plants and birds alongside massive cracks in the earth and have an opportunity to continue to the Kilauea Iki Crater. More Info Devastation Trail