Crater Rim Drive

Crater Rim Drive is a designated scenic route in Hawaii.

Photo stops along the way

Scenic Viewpoint

Kīlauea Overlook0.4 km away · Hawaii County · 1,224 m

Volcano

Kīlauea0.7 km away · Hawaii County

Scenic Viewpoint

Halema‘uma‘u Overlook2.2 km away · Hawaii County · 1,037 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Southwest Rift Overlook2.8 km away · Hawaii County · 1,140 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Keanakāko‘i Overlook3.1 km away · Hawaii County · 1,085 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook4.3 km away · Hawaii County · 1,125 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Kīpuka Kahāli‘i Overlook11 km away · Hawaii County · 930 m

Volcano

Mauna Ulu11 km away · Hawaii County

Scenic Viewpoint

Mau Loa O Mauna Ulu Overlook12 km away · Hawaii County · 902 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Muliwai a Pele Overlook14 km away · Hawaii County · 757 m

Scenic Viewpoint

Hālona Kahakai Overlook18 km away · Hawaii County · 597 m

Wilderness Area

Hawaii Volcanoes Wilderness19 km away · Hawaii County

Tips for scenic drive photography

• Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
• Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
• Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
• A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.