Kīlauea Iki Crater

The trail crosses the actual hardened lava lake from the 1959 eruption — the rock you walk on was molten about sixty-five years ago and is still warm in places. Stay on the marked trail. Do not leave the established switchbacks on the descent or ascent. Do not break off pieces of cooled lava as souvenirs. Bring water and sun protection; the crater floor is hot and exposed and there is no shade.