Crater Rim Drive

Crater Rim Drive, an 11-mile (17.7-kilometer) route, encircles the active Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. The drive offers a close-up view of Kilauea’s summit caldera and large pit crater. Along the way, visitors can stop at museums, a lodge, and explore lava tubes. Numerous overlooks and trails provide opportunities to delve deeper into the park’s unique environment. The road’s varied landscape, from volcanic craters to lush forests, invites travelers to experience the dynamic and ever-changing nature of this geological wonder.