About
Length (round trip)0.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadEnd of Chain of Craters Road
SurfacePaved path
Best seasonYear round. The summit area is cool and wet; the coastal and Kau Desert sections are hot and exposed.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe first portion of the walk is along a paved road, but the path immediately preceding the observation area is over rough, uneven lava rock
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

At the end of Chain of Craters road, walk a short distance along the road to see Holei Sea Arch. The observation area for the sea arch is located about 1,000 feet (300m) past the gate at the end of Chain of Craters Road, on the right-hand side. Cliffs may be unstable, please stay in the designated area. This stark lava rock formation is about 90 ft. (27.4 meters) high and extends from the steep sea cliffs into the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful formation is temporary and has a limited life span. Cut into the cliff of an lava flow from about 550 years ago, the sea arch will eventually crumble into the sea. However, others may replace it as the cliff shifts and evolves. Learn more about these elegant formations sculpted by the sea

Tips
At the very end of Chain of Craters Road, 19 miles from the summit. The viewing area has moved back as the cliff has eroded - stay behind the barriers.
Location

End of Chain of Craters Road

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