Hawaiian Islands · Hawaii

Kīlauea

Summit
1,247 m
Base
0 m
Prominence
79 m
DifficultyEasy
Lat 19.4069Lng -155.2834· USA
Active volcano4WD / road access
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About this peak

One of the world's most active volcanoes, with a drive-in summit caldera and lava that reshapes the island in real time.

Peak facts

Best season

Year-round

Nearest town

Volcano, Hawaii

Getting there

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP viewpoints and crater trails; eruptive on and off since 1983

Geology

A shield volcano — one of the world's most active volcanoes

Summit photo gallery

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Plan your hike or climb

Proceed with caution

Hiking and climbing in the mountains are dangerous activities that claim lives every year. Peak information here — routes, trip reports, and GPS tracks included — comes from public sources and community posts, so it can be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong, and it is never a substitute for experience, skill, and proper gear. Check current conditions, share a lifeline with someone at home, and know your limits. You are responsible for your own safety in the mountains.

No cataloged trails yet for this peak.