Hikers can see into Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, an active pit within the Kīlauea Caldera, as Mauna Loa looms in the background. The lava pit is best visible at night or at dusk. Visitors should pay attention to trail signs and boundaries as the terrain is subject to change. The road beyond this point has collapsed into the volcano.

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Visitors can see into Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, an active pit within the Kīlauea Caldera, as Mauna Loa looms in the background. The lava pit is best visible at night or at dusk. Visitors should pay attention to trail signs and boundaries as the terrain is subject to change. The road beyond this point has collapsed into the volcano.

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