Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is currently recovering from the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano. Much of the park has re-opened, but several areas are still closed. Read more.

The Byron Ledge Trail is closed.

The Byron Ledge Trail once traveled all the way to the edge of Halema'uma'u Crater, crossing Kīlauea Caldera. Since the new eruption cycle began in 2008, most of the trail has been closed. It's still possible to hike from the Devastation trailhead for a mile to a great vantage on the volcano.

Big Island Hikes has other hikes from this trailhead. See The Devastation Trail and Keanakākoʻi Crater.

Trailhead: Find the entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park a few miles to the west of the town of Volcano Village. Pass through the entrance and drive straight ahead for less than 100 feet and turn left onto Crater Rim Drive. Follow Crater Rim drive until it intersects Chain of Craters Road. Do not take Chain of Craters Road - Turn right and park at the Devastation Trail parking area.

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Gear: Standard hiking gear

Hike: Head to the north side of the Devastation Trail parking lot and find the beginning of the Byron Ledge Trail. Follow the trail northwest as it drops in elevation toward the rim of Kīlauea Caldera. Take in the big views and return the way you came.