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Devastation Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

3.8
#4 of 10 in Outdoors in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Devastation Trail is a trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The paved trail allows visitors to explore the site of 1959 eruption of Kīlauea Iki crater.

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Devastation Trail reviews

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4.3
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  • By travel6345
    Maybe this park needed some narration or explanation but there wasn't much to see here and not really worth doing from point of view. You can park directly at the end of the trail (Pu'u overlook...  more »
  • By Mike H
    Not a long trail but you get the idea what devestation is. Not much shade so make sure you have a hat and bring water even though it is short.  more »
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  • By Megan Coburn
    What a surprisingly wonderful walk! Devastation trail wound in and around several other attractions, and while there are intermittent closures for safety reasons, it was still an easy and delightful walk.
  • By Noah Burke
    This unique landscape resembles Mars and is an easy paved path. Good for all ages and abilities.
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