Crater Rim Trail

Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 989 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Crater Rim Trail is a 11.2 mile route in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. The course features 989 feet of elevation gain and 994 feet of descent. Elevation gain averages 91 feet per mile. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 6.7 puts it in the top 51.1% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Hawaii's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	989 ft (302 m)
Average gain	89 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 285 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	54%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Crater Rim Trail

How much elevation gain does Crater Rim Trail have?

Crater Rim Trail has 989 ft (302 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 89 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Crater Rim Trail?

The difficulty score for Crater Rim Trail is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Crater Rim Trail?

The longest climb on Crater Rim Trail runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 285 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.