The Pit Crater Trail ascends over 1100 feet to the forested pit crater. Along the way, hikers will encounter a gate where they can disinfect to avoid spreading Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (R.O.D.), a disease which has been killing ʻŌhiʻa trees across the island.

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1. Forested Pit Crater — Kahuku Unit — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

7.56km

02:27

340m

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

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2. R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead – Forested Pit Crater loop from Lower Glover Trailhead

15.6km

04:40

480m

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

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Distance 3.38 km

Uphill 340 m

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Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States

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1. Forested Pit Crater — Kahuku Unit — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

2. R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead – Forested Pit Crater loop from Lower Glover Trailhead

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