Hawaii Forest & Trail Hidden Craters Hike

Hidden Craters Hike

Hawaii Forest & Trail

Hawaii Forest & Trail – Hidden Craters Hike takes you off the beaten path with exclusive access to private lands on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano. Hike 3–4 miles through dramatic terrain shaped by 19th-century eruptions, including lava flows, fissures, spatter cones, and collapse pits. Descend into a lava tube, explore native forests, and enjoy sweeping views of the Kona Coast, all while learning about the volcano's geology and ecology from expert naturalist guides.

scheduleDuration: 5 hours

Operates Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

  • was$198.95
  • now$165.00

🌋 Hawaii Forest & Trail – Hidden Craters Hike

Join Hawaii Forest & Trail for a guided hiking adventure through private lands on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano. This exclusive access takes you through a rugged landscape shaped by 19th-century eruptions and nourished by rich volcanic soil - also home to some of the world’s most coveted Kona coffee.

📌 Tour Highlights:

  • Explore a 200-year-old lava flow, spatter cones, fissures, and collapse pits
  • Descend into a lava tube for a unique underground experience
  • Access native forests and rarely visited areas of Hualalai Volcano
  • Enjoy a scenic 3–4 mile hike with panoramic views of the Kona Coast

✅ Tour Inclusions:

  • Trail bar snack and water refills (bring your own reusable bottle)
  • Walking sticks, day packs, and rain jackets provided

Special Instructions

Where and When
Tour time:
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Check in at 7:15 am at the Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, 73-5593A Olowalu St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
Restrictions
Minimum age to participate is 8 years.
Participants should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain with up to 1,000 feet elevation gain and descent. Hike is rated moderate.
We may encounter cool and wet conditions.
Special Notes
Hualalai's last eruption ended in 1801, so it is still considered active. However, magma is not close to the surface, so we won't see any geothermal activity.
Operation Days
Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
Duration
5 hours

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Hidden Craters Hike Prices

  • Per Adult (13 yrs+)
    $198.95 $165.00
    Per Child (8-12 yrs)
    $172.77 $145.00

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