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Kapapala Forest Reserve

Kapapala Forest Reserve

The best walks and hikes in Kapapala Forest Reserve

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Looking for the best hikes and walks in Kapapala Forest Reserve? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Hawaiʻi County below. We present you with hiking trails in Kapapala Forest Reserve — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Ka‘ū Desert Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

6.52km

01:44

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mauna Iki Trail to Twin Pit Craters via Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

15.8km

04:09

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ka‘ū Desert Trail to Kamakai‘a Hills — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

14.8km

04:00

190m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kīpukapuaulu Trail Loop — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

1.90km

00:33

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kīlauea Overlook – Kīlauea Caldera North Overlook loop from Kalapana

6.99km

01:59

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Kapapala Forest Reserve

1. Ka‘ū Desert Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

2. Mauna Iki Trail to Twin Pit Craters via Footprints Trail — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

3. Ka‘ū Desert Trail to Kamakai‘a Hills — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

4. Kīpukapuaulu Trail Loop — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

5. Kīlauea Overlook – Kīlauea Caldera North Overlook loop from Kalapana

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