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Kīlauea Iki East Overlook

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Kīlauea Iki East Overlook

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Kīlauea Iki East Overlook

Recommended by 106 hikers out of 107

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    1. Kīlauea Iki Crater via Uēaloha (Byron Ledge Trail) and Devastation Trail Loop — Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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

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    2. Kīlauea Iki West Overlook – Kīlauea Iki East Overlook loop from Volcano

    9.55km

    02:45

    230m

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

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    3. Kīlauea Iki East Overlook – Kīlauea Iki West Overlook loop from Volcano

    17.0km

    04:51

    390m

    390m

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

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    June 24, 2019

    In clear skies a great view of the caldera. An easy way to walk with kids too

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      November 13, 2019

      It’s worth walking some steps from the parking lot along the trail to your left. You will enjoy much better views and it’s less crowded.

        May 21, 2022

        Great view down into the crater

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          June 15, 2022

          Kilauea is a still active volcano. The last major eruption was in 2018, destroying 700 houses. It's still bubbling in the crater today

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            August 5, 2022

            Very impressive but strenuous hike

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              August 5, 2022

              Great hike and great view over the crater

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                August 5, 2022

                There are always great views along the trail

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                  September 15, 2022

                  Explore the area in peace during the day and then look at the eruption site in the dark.

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                    September 15, 2022

                    In the dark to the site of the eruption.

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                      September 15, 2022

                      The national park is open 24 hours a day!

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                        September 30, 2022

                        Directly at the parking lot you can reach this great overview point over the whole crater. I recommend doing the trail clockwise, i.e. against the advertised recommendation, as the ascent out of the crater is then a little easier.

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                          December 11, 2022

                          overlook of crater

                            April 28, 2023

                            There are several lookouts around the Kilauea Iki Crater. Most of them are great. But this one is the best 😅👍🏼 You are very close to the steep edge to the crater. And you can see both the „small“ and the „big“ Kilauea Crater. 🌋

                              September 12, 2023

                              From here you can clearly see the dimensions of the crater. The people on the hiking trail look like ants.

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                                January 29, 2024

                                Beautiful hiking trail, counterclockwise it seems easier...
                                First you have a look into the crater and then you cross it. You have to do it yourself

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