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Hawaiʻi County

Mauna Loa Estates

Kīlauea Iki West Overlook – Kīlauea Iki East Overlook loop from Kīlauea Iki

Running trails & routes

Hawaiʻi County

Mauna Loa Estates

Kīlauea Iki West Overlook – Kīlauea Iki East Overlook loop from Kīlauea Iki

Moderate

4.8

(5563)

13,064

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Kīlauea Iki West Overlook – Kīlauea Iki East Overlook loop from Kīlauea Iki

01:07

9.28km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Waypoints

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1

1.03 km

Fern Rainforest

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A small, beautiful rainforest stretches above the Lava Tube. The asphalt path leads to the entrance of the lava tube through the rainforest.

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2.11 km

Viewpoint

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3

2.58 km

Kīlauea Iki West Overlook

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Hikers look into the crater of Kīlauea Iki, or "Little Kīlauea", which last erupted in 1959. The flat base of the crater below used to be a lava lake; elevated …

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4.46 km

Volcano House Hotel

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The Volcano House Hotel, built in 1846 as a grass hut, has been in operation ever since and offers magnificent views of the Halemaumau Crater. At the time, none other than Mark Twain stayed here during his visit to Hawaii.

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5

4.61 km

Kīlauea Visitor Center

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The Kīlauea Visitor Center is the perfect place for hikers to learn about the park's geology via exhibits, films, and ranger activities. The Visitor Center also has the latest updates …

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6

7.68 km

Kīlauea Iki East Overlook

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

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9.28 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

3.18 km

2.07 km

343 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

1.88 km

1.74 km

1.11 km

855 m

140 m

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

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Tuesday 16 June

24°C

12°C

33 %

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