Visiting the park by car is easy to do. The two main roads visitors will travel are Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road. All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles.
Can you drive up Mauna Loa Observatory Road?
Located off of Highway 200 (Saddle Road), the Mauna Loa Observatory Trailhead provides access to the remote and rugged summit of Mauna Loa. The trailhead is approximately a two hour drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center. Mauna Loa Observatory Road is a narrow, paved, one-lane road. Drive with caution.
Can you drive around volcano National Park?
Can you drive to the top of the volcano in Hawaii?
You can drive as far as the old Jagger Museum and get out to look over the crater to but there is so much more to the Kilauea Volcano. Expect to spend at least most of the day exploring the area and driving the Chain of Craters Road.
Do you need 4wd for Volcanoes National Park?
All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles. Start your visit at the Kīlauea Visitor Center located just beyond the park's entrance station on the right.
Can you drive up Mauna Loa volcano?
Operated By The National Park ServiceThis 12 mile long scenic drive up the slopes of Mauna Loa meanders to a lookout point. This winding road starts just off of Highway 11, south of the Volcano Golf Course.