What feature does the Chain of Craters Road follow on Kilauea?
The road has paths and road offshoots that allow access to features such as pit craters, dormant lava flows, plumes from lava tubes and geographic sites that can be accessed by trails from the road.
How long does it take to drive the Chain of Craters Road?
How long does it take to drive the Chain of Craters Road? The road is curvy, so expect 45 minutes without any stop. But plan at least 2.5 hours (round trip) are required for this drive, preferably a bit more.
When did Crater Rim Drive close?
2008
This section of Crater Rim Drive has been closed since 2008, when the still-erupting vent within Halema’uma’u Crater (middle, far right) first opened. USGS photo. (Public domain.)
How long is Crater Rim Drive?
2.2 mile
Crater Rim Drive is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Volcano, Hawaii, Hawaii that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and mountain biking. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park charges a fee to enter.
How far can you drive up Mauna Loa?
The Mauna Loa access road is an 11-mile scenic road climbing Mauna Loa up to over 6000 ft.
How much time do you need at Volcano National Park?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a must on any Big Island itinerary. We recommend spending at least one day in the park. That is enough time to see the highlights, especially after the closures due to the recent volcanic activity in 2018.
Can you walk on a volcano in Hawaii?
Volcano, Hawaii Hiking the Kilauea Crater floor. You are able to actually walk on the Kilauea Crater floor.
Can you drive to Volcano in Hawaii?
Depending on where along the Kona coast you’re driving from, you can expect the drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to take around 2-2.5 hours. From the Waikoloa area, going the southern route may take around 2.5-3 hours. But that’s without any stops!
How long does it take to drive across the Big Island of Hawaii?
So to drive around the Big Island of Hawaii with the places on this Big Island itinerary as a guide, the driving time would be around 9 hours long.