Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Natural Monuments

Pit Crater Trail

Natural Monuments

Pit Crater Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pit Crater Trail

Name: Pit Crater Trail
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Save

Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hiking Routes to Pit Crater Trail

5.0

(3)

hikers

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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

2. R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead – Forested Pit Crater loop from Hawaiian Ocean View Estates

15.6km

04:40

480m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

Zachary

March 13, 2023

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.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Distance 3.38 km

Uphill 340 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 9 December

24°C

14°C

19 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Hawaiʻi County, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Pu'u o Lokuana Cinder Cone and Quarry

Kamakapa'a

Kaulana Bay Coastline

Manukā Nature Trail

Nāʻālehu Town Center

Papakōlea Beach (Green Sand Beach)

Forested Pit Crater

Kamakapa'a

Grassy Path in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Forested Pit Crater

Ancient Ōhiʻa Tree

Pit Crater Trail

Pit Crater Trail

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

2. R.O.D. Gate and Trailhead – Forested Pit Crater loop from Hawaiian Ocean View Estates

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️