Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is on Hawai’i – The Big Island. The island of Hawai`i actually consists of five volcanoes. The ongoing eruptions of Kīlauea Volcano and the periodic eruptions of Mauna Loa, offer opportunity “…to witness the formation of an array of astounding geologic features including new cinder cones, glowing pit craters, rivers of lava and fountains of spatter. ” The Park protects many rare species of plants and animals.
From the Accessibility page of the park’s website: “The Kīlauea Visitor Center, Jaggar Museum, Volcano House and Volcano Art Center are wheelchair accessible. Here is the Park website. Map Phone 808-985-6000
Ha’akulamanu (Sulphur Banks) Trail 1.2 mile round trip. “Visitors with heart or respiratory problems (such as asthema), pregnant women, infants, or young children should avoid this walk.”
Devastation Trail 1 mile round trip There are sections of this paved trail that have grades greater than eight percent (8%).
Kīpukapuaulu 1 mile round trip. “Be aware that concentrated SO2 gasses (sulphur dioxide) and sulphur fumes from Halema‘uma‘u Crater can be dangerous for those with heart or respiratory conditions.”
Crater Rim Trail Two sections are currently open. Call to learn more.