Waldron Ledge Hike, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A short, 20 minute-or-so hike on an abandoned section of Crater Rim Drive through lush fern and ohia forest brings one to spectacular views of the Kilauea Caldera, Waldron Ledge and Pu'u Puai at the mouth of Kilauea Iki Crater. This hike is one of the few places where bicycles are allowed, and the generally shaded road makes for a pleasant, but short, ride or hike. This trail is a great way to get away from noise and traffic and experience the lush, high altitude fern forest firsthand.

Produced by Donald B. MacGowan; videography by Frank Burgess and Donald MacGowan; Narrated by Frank Burgess, Original music written and performed by Donnie MacGowan.

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