This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the Park’s beautiful trails.
This month’s 3-hour walk explores the iconic Kīlauea Iki crater. We will descend through a lush fern forest onto the floor of a solidified lava lake that was once a bubbling cauldron in 1959. Walk across the cracked crater floor, see active steam vents, and witness the incredible scale of volcanic change.
Location: Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot
Of interest: Lava lake floor, steam vents, rainforest birds, and volcanic history.
Difficulty: Strenuous – Includes a 400-foot (122m) descent and ascent on steep, rocky switchbacks.
Distance and hiking time: 3.4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip, Approximately 2.5 – 3.0 hours.
Bring: Plenty of water, sturdy hiking boots, hat, sun protection, and rain gear.
Be Prepared: For hot, dry, wet, and windy conditions on rocky terrain.
This event is presented by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Program cost is $5.00 for Friends members. Non-members are welcome to join the Friends in order to attend. And, of course, additional donations are always accepted. Park entrance fees apply.
All attendees must be a current Friends Member. If you are not a member, you may sign up here.
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the Park’s beautiful trails.
This month’s 3-hour walk explores the iconic Kīlauea Iki crater. We will descend through a lush fern forest onto the floor of a solidified lava lake that was once a bubbling cauldron in 1959. Walk across the cracked crater floor, see active steam vents, and witness the incredible scale of volcanic change.
Location: Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot
Of interest: Lava lake floor, steam vents, rainforest birds, and volcanic history.
Difficulty: Strenuous – Includes a 400-foot (122m) descent and ascent on steep, rocky switchbacks.
Distance and hiking time: 3.4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip, Approximately 2.5 – 3.0 hours.
Bring: Plenty of water, sturdy hiking boots, hat, sun protection, and rain gear.
Be Prepared: For hot, dry, wet, and windy conditions on rocky terrain.
This event is presented by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Program cost is $5.00 for Friends members. Non-members are welcome to join the Friends in order to attend. And, of course, additional donations are always accepted. Park entrance fees apply.
All attendees must be a current Friends Member. If you are not a member, you may sign up here.
