June 9, 2026

Lava tube, other HVNP areas to temporarily close

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Temporary Closures

Place Details Date
Backcountry Office The Backcountry Office will be closed. Those seeking permits should go to the visitor center for assistance. June 29 – July 1
Puʻupuaʻi Parking Lot Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. June 30
Chain of Craters Road Open with temporary traffic control. Roadside pullouts will be temporarily closed as work progresses. June 17 – July 24
Kīlauea Overlook Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) including day use area from
6 am July 1, reopening 6 am July 2.
July 1 – 2
Hilina Pali Road and Kulanaokuaiki Campground Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) including Kulanaokuaiki campground from noon July 6 through 7. July 6 – July 7
Devastation Trail Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. July 9
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) Trail, Restrooms, Parking Spaces Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. July 12
Escape Road Trail from Highway 11 to Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. July 12
Haʻakulamanu (Sulfur Banks) Trail from Kilauea Military Camp to boardwalk Closed to everyone from 6 am to 6 pm. July 13
Haʻakulamanu (Sulfur Banks) Trail from Kīlauea Visitor Center to boardwalk Closed to everyone from 6 am to 6 pm. July 14
Mauna Loa Road from Highway 11 to Kīpukapuaulu Open with temporary traffic control. July 8 – 9 & July 13 – 14
Crater Rim Trail from Kilauea Overlook to Kilauea Military Camp Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. July 15
Kīlauea Overlook, parking lot and Crater Rim Trail from the overlook to Uēkahuna Closed to everyone (vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) from 6 am to 6 pm. July 16

Lava tube, other HVNP areas to temporarily close

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