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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 23 October 2011 06:10 |
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Descends 400' through rain forest, crosses Kilauea Caldera to Halema'uma'u Crater. Trail ends at the crater or hikers may return via Byron Ledge and Crater Rim trail. Plants, birds, insects, pahoehoe lava flows, steam vents, spatter ramparts, crater, caldera.
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
- Distance and hiking time: 3.5 miles one way, 7 miles roundtrip, 3 to 6 hours
- Trail begins to the right of the Volcano House Hotel.
- Be prepared: Bring water and food. Prepare for hot, dry and wet, windy weather. Beware of sulphur fumes; people with heart and breathing problems should avoid this trail.
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