Devastation Trail

The Devastation Trail is a short and memorable hike that allows visitors to view the remnants of the violent 1959 eruption of Kilauea Iki. The half-mile hike features a paved path and an off-road trail, taking you through a starkly beautiful recovering landscape that was buried by falling cinder from the eruption. The trail showcases how flora is rapidly reclaiming the lava destruction, with grass and shrubs beginning to grow in the harsh conditions. Along the way, you can see interesting lava features like spatter effects, and Pele's tears and hair, which are small glass-like lava and thread-like lava formations. This hike is a great opportunity to witness life returning to an area that was once devastated by volcanic activity