Explore the stark and dramatic landscape of the Devastation Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. This paved path winds through a once-thriving ʻōhiʻa forest that was blanketed by ashfall from the 1959 eruption of Kīlauea Iki crater. Witness the resilience of nature as new plant life slowly begins to reclaim the barren ground, creating a fascinating contrast between destruction and regeneration. The trail offers poignant views of the Kīlauea Iki crater and provides a tangible reminder of the powerful impact of volcanic eruptions on the environment
