Devastation Trail, Paved trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, US
The Devastation Trail extends for one mile through a recovering volcanic landscape, featuring a paved path that winds through areas affected by volcanic activity.
The 1959 Kilauea Iki eruption transformed this section of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, creating the foundation for what would become the Devastation Trail.
The trail provides educational opportunities about Hawaiian geological processes and serves as a habitat for native nene geese, protected under conservation laws.
Visitors can access the wheelchair-friendly trail from two parking areas along Crater Rim Drive, with the full route taking approximately one hour to complete.
The path demonstrates natural regeneration as plants gradually return to establish themselves in the volcanic cinder deposits that covered the original forest.
GPS coordinates: 19.40646,-155.25509
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:03
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