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OSM map layer · LineString
19.41, -155.27 · rel 8392603
19.41, -155.27 · rel 8392603
Crater Rim Trail
A 18,1 km loop walk in Hawaii.
Loop walk
start = finish · Hawaii
18,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
20
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
7× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
4× Attraction
Uekahuna
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kilauea Iki
viewpoint ·
on the route
18,1 km
100%
Kilauea Iki 2
viewpoint ·
on the route
18,1 km
100%
Steaming Bluffs
Attraction ·
on the route
18,1 km
100%
Kilauea Overlook
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
18,1 km
100%
Waldron Ledge
viewpoint ·
65 m off route
18,1 km
100%
Steam Vents
Attraction ·
154 m off route
18,1 km
100%
Ha'akulamanu - Sulphur Banks
Attraction ·
218 m off route
18,1 km
100%
July 1974 Lava Flow
Attraction ·
330 m off route
18,1 km
100%
Lua Manu Crater
viewpoint ·
422 m off route
18,1 km
100%
Keanakākoʻi Overlook
viewpoint ·
481 m off route
18,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Crater Rim Trail is 18.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Crater Rim Trail takes approximately 4h 31min to complete.
Yes, Crater Rim Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Crater Rim Trail starts near coordinates 19.4204, -155.2886.
Crater Rim Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.