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Devastation Trail
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Namakani Paio Cabins N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Kilauea Volcano Cottages $152 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Artists Cottage at Volcano Garden Arts $109 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Koa Wood Hale Inn N/A 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Lova Lava Land EcoResort N/A 4.6 mi 7.4 km 3 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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Punaluu Bake Shop and Visitor Center 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Desert Rose Cafe 5.5 mi 8.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Coffee Shack 24.2 mi 38.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mauna Kea Beach 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Kilauea 0.0 mi 0.0 km 5 of 5 stars
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“Devastation Trail” PlanetWare.com
“In Hawaii, Going With The Flow” Washington Post
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Attraction type: Nature trail
Activities: Hiking, Walking

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3 of 5 stars
DonaldInDallas 16 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Jul 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Since there's probably more to do in the park than you have time, you're probably better off skipping this one, or just spending five minutes on it. Like a previous reviewer, we were surprised to find another parking lot after only a few minutes. more

“A short hike”
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3 of 5 stars
Kirkland_Traveller 88 contributions
Kirkland, WA
May 10, 2006

If you enjoy hiking, there are better and more interesting hikes to do in Volcanoes National park. If you are looking for more of a casual stroll, this fits the bill. The trail is mostly flat and takes about 20 minutes to complete one way. It goes through some interesting scenery along the way. more

“Interesting scenery”
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3 of 5 stars
fincoop 65 contributions
Ontario
Jan 31, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

We hiked the Devastation Trail because we thought it was the only way to get to view the crater. When we got to the end of the trail we found the next parking lot. So if you're not the hiking type, you don't need to take this trail. However, the trail was nice and had a desert feel about it,... more

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI