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Devastation Trail
30 minutesPaved path
Walk a short, paved path through a stark landscape. Cinders from the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption cover the ground here. Look for native nēnē geese and bright ʻōhiʻa lehua blossoms returning to the soil.
Explore
Chain of Craters Road
Drive 18.8 miles from the 4,000-foot summit down to the Pacific Ocean.
Chain of Craters Road descends 3,700 feet to the coastal plain. The route passes deep craters and wide fields of hardened lava.
Allow at least two hours for the roundtrip drive. Food and water are not available along the route, so pack supplies before leaving the visitor center.
02
Puʻuloa Petroglyphs
1-1.5 hoursNo shade
Hike this coastal trail to see ancient Hawaiian rock carvings. It features the largest concentration of these carvings in the state. The 1.4-mile roundtrip path has zero shade, so bring plenty of water and wear a hat.
03
Hōlei Sea Arch
20 minutesViewing area
View a 90-foot natural rock formation near the end of the drivable road. The crashing Pacific Ocean carved this arch from an ancient lava cliff. The viewing area shifts over time as the cliff slowly erodes.
Drive with an Audio Guide
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour2 h to 3 h 4.6 (35)from $17
