Activity Volcano, Big Island
Kīlauea Iki Trail
An activity in Volcano, Big Island, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
4-mile loop through rainforest and across a still-steaming crater floor.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Big Island, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is The Rim at Volcano House, 1.6 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Volcano
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Big Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Rim at Volcano House
Park lodge dining room with windows over Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Food · 1.6 mi straight-line - 2Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk crater rims, steam vents and lava tubes around active Kīlauea.
Outdoors · 16 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kīlauea Iki Trail is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Big Island
Another curated activity in Big Island. See the full Big Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Big Island run from 50°F in February to 58°F in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Kīlauea Iki Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Big Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Big Island weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Kīlauea Iki Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA
- Coordinates
- 19.41356, -155.23884
- Destination
- Big Island, Hawaii
Kīlauea Iki Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kīlauea Iki Trail?
Plan on about 3 hours at Kīlauea Iki Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kīlauea Iki Trail?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start early before the crater floor heats up.
Is Kīlauea Iki Trail free?
Yes, we list Kīlauea Iki Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Kīlauea Iki Trail?
Kīlauea Iki Trail is at Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA, in Volcano. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kīlauea Iki Trail?
Kīlauea Iki Trail appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kīlauea Iki Trail to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Big Island.
Plan Big Island
- Big Island travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Big Island weather by month
- Maui to Big Island 97 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Big Island
- Café 100 Food
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park Outdoors
- Greenwell Farms Drinks
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.