You’ll learn about some of the best Volcanoes National Park hikes for kids. There are also many other things to do with kids here that I’ll explore for the ultimate Hawaiian family vacation.
The Kīlauea Iki Trail is steep and rocky as you’re traversing through a solidified lava lake over the crater floor, so I would save this one for older kids and teens, adults and experienced hikers. It is a unique experience because you are walking on a crater floor.
A fun day hike my kids enjoyed is Crater Rim Trail which takes you along the summit caldera of Kīlauea. The Crater Rim Trail is about 11 miles, so it will take you most of the day, and it may be too long for small children. While it is long for little feet, it isn’t difficult in terms of hills or terrain.
An easy walking trail that kids would like, the Ha’akulamanu Sulphure Banks Trail is one where you can easily take to get see some of the fascinating aspects of volcanic activity. My kids found this really interesting.
I have to admit, this is one of my favorite trails, so I highly recommend it. This trail leads you through the lush green rainforest before taking you into the 500-year-old lava tube where hot lava once flowed.
A great hike for younger kids, this easy trail is only about 1.2 miles long. It can be completed in about 30 minutes so it’s an easy one. The loop begins at the Kīpukapuaulu parking area with slight declines and inclines.
Visit the lava viewing area, then rent bikes or take an evening tour. It’s a four-mile bike ride to the edge of the park, where you lock up your bicycle and continue on foot across the igneous rocks towards the smoke.