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Volcano · Paved walk

Devastation Trail

A walk through a landscape recovering from the 1959 eruption.

Hiking Devastation Trail NPS Photo
Hiking Devastation Trail NPS Photo · NPS Photo

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Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

Plan your visit

Check the linked trail guidance for current access and conditions. Confirm the route length against your starting point, carry water, and turn back if weather or footing deteriorates.

Trail details

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route distance: 0.5 miles

App route estimates; distance depends on the route and starting point. Confirm access with the original trail source.

Park entrance fee applies.

Trail map

View community-mapped paths for this trail. This map does not confirm current access or replace an official trail map.

Location: Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785, USA