Ha'akulamanu known as "Sulphur Banks" is a tourist spot that's part inside the Volcano Park…read more Fascinating and mysterious - that's how I describe this day hike trail. How could you not love this spot? - it's an easy hike that young & adults can easily do - 1.2 miles (2km) round trip from Kilauea Visitor Center - wheelchair accessible from the steam vents parking lot - steam will warm you at some point when temperature gets drop On the other side, since sulphur is typically not good to inhale especially amongst kids, I suggest not to stay the place for a long time as once breathing in sulphur dust it can irritate the airways or cause coughing. In fact when we were here my eyes are so watery and I'm having cough all of a sudden. My facial skin becomes itchy that I keep scratching them and becomes irritated. Other than that, t'was a fun learning experience for me and I highly recommended anyone to visit the sulphur banks trail.

Hawaii's miniature version of Yellowstone National Park's Sulphur Springs…read more My wife is a retired industrial hygienist with a PhD in toxicology, and so is always interested in poisonous gases, many of which are emitted by Kilauea. She wanted to see this site, although I was lukewarm to the idea. Guess who wears the pants in the house? We park our car in the far end of the visitor's center and follow a paved asphalt path through the rainforest for 0.3 miles. Encounter a sign essentially saying volcanoes are hazardous to your health, and warn of the dangers of inhaling the sulfur fumes. Looks like they plagiarized the wording from the sides of cigarette packs. Small children advised not to come, due to the fumes, and potential for running off the boardwalk. One couple speaking in Cantonese brings their child in a folding baby carriage, oblivious to the warnings. Now they have a long boardwalk, with warnings not to stray off the trail, as one wrong step, and you could fall through the surface into 202 degree steam. I copied the following from a park display board: Escaping gases encrust the rocks with sulfur crystals varying in color from yellow to green yellow. Dissolved silica are carried by water vapor and deposit a white residue of opal on the rocks. Minerals in basalt are chemically heated to form red brown hematite and white gypsum. My wife's words exactly! Not too bad a smell, the sulfur fumes are no worse than the bathroom after my wife has an extended stay on the toilet. The boardwalk is far enough away that you can't touch the yellow and white crystals forming on the rocks and walls nearby. The boardwalk goes over several dried out areas, and eventually leaves the Sulfur Banks trail, and goes over a series of steam vents in grassland. Believe it or not, the sulfur springs were accessible by cars driven up the road right there . In 2005, the road was removed and the place reforested to its original beauty. Wish they could reforest the drought stricken grass in my back yard.

This trail is not for the faint of heart! We joked on the way back that we were devastated by…read moredevastation trail. Lots of beautiful areas to hike and we went down this one trying to get to Ike the hard way I guess. Gravel trail. We found the stairs to Ike and they were treacherous so we didn't go down. We took the easier oath by the lace tubes a few days later. But this one will definitely give you some different viewing points.

This trail is easy, it's a paved road to probably the best lookout we've seen at Volcanoes national…read morepark. It is also the busiest. Parking is scarce so it's best to come early. We got here and watched the sunset then waited for it to get dark. It does get cold so I would recommend bringing warm clothes if you will be here once the temperatures start cooling. When we went they had rangers rotating visitors because like I said earlier it gets really busy so if you stay for a while they will ask you to move around to the back so others can get a good view as well. Once you park, there are signs directing you to the actual trail. Using your GPS will have you walking in the opposite direction.

I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS TRAIL! NEVER!…read more Bandit and I suppose to be on this trail to get back on our car. But things turned upside down coz it took us 8-hours to get back and we were both frickin' tired. In short, we're lost! That is why I will never ever forget this trail. Haha. Tbh, t'was a nice easy hike but we just continued hiking almost all the way to sulphur banks. Lotsa vegetation and wild flowers bloom along the trail. At some point you can see the fumes of the volcano and a wide array of dry land (volcano rocks mostly). Byron ledge will surely provide an excellent view of Pu'upua'i cinder cone and sporadic vistas of Kilauea caldera. Also, it connects to the Kilauea Iki loop as well as Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). If you stay on the left at the intersection, it will lead you to Devastation Trail. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps.

Loved every minute of hiking along this trail. From the beautiful flora to the sights that never…read moredisappointed, this trail offers an amazing view of an active volcano that formed the islands of Hawaii! Having taken in many of the US National Parks over my years, Volcanoes NP ranks up there in the fascinating views and spectacular floral presentations. Worth the vist to say the least!

This is a must do trail. Located across the road from the Kilauea Military Camp main building, it…read moreleads a little ways into a forest that will overlook the caldera and Halemaumau crater. Go if it is erupting. Trail is mostly flat to start, with an incline a bit later (not too steep). Avoid after a heavy rain, as it is leaf-covered and can get slick quick.

I took my teens and preteen, and we all really enjoyed it. It's a great hike for energetic kids and…read moreteens who need to burn off some energy without taking on an overly difficult trail. Devastation Trail is one of those places that really makes you appreciate the power of nature. The paved trail is easy to follow, but the views are anything but ordinary. Walking through a landscape created by a volcanic eruption while seeing plants slowly reclaim the area is fascinating. The overlook at the end offers beautiful views of the crater and surrounding volcanic terrain, making it a perfect spot for photos. It's a relatively short walk, but it's packed with incredible scenery and history. If you're visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, don't skip this trail, it may be brief, but it's one of the most unique experiences on the Big Island.

Trail along a path of lava from an eruption n 1959!…read more The view from the parking lot of the crater alone is worth the trip to the trailhead. The lava fountain was among the tallest in history reaching a height between the Empire State Building and Burj Dubai! That is incredible. To have been there in person would have been powerfully awesome. The trail takes you through trees and along lava fields. It can get chilly during depending on the weather and time of year you visit, so dress appropriately. One of my favorite places.

Great spot to take a break and enjoy the view. It is a trailhead as well. There are bathrooms for…read morepublic use.

Nice spot for relaxation and to walk outdoors, great for hiking, clean, wonderful views, day campread more

Excellent set of trails and challenging with up to 15 degree grade in places, lots of birds and we…read moreespecially liked the Upper Jurassic and Cross town trails. The only part we didn't care for was the Pipeline trail as is was very wide and many of the plants had been cut making it feel unnatural.

Great 4 mile trail, part in a jungle like terrain "Jurassic Park trail", part in Europe like upper…read moreledge walk. Definitely wear hiking shoes (not sneakers), it's muddy and slippery. Good way to start the day!

Whenever there's an eruption, steam is left from the displacement and is seen throughout the…read morevalley. It has no odor or particularly hot, but is an interesting feature...