Sulphur Banks

Easy and Interesting

This interesting hike begins and ends at the Visitor Center. Mostly paved, it has stops along the way with informative displays. Intriguing to see the fissures belching steam. Finish with a grand view...

Yellow banks after a short walk.

Park in the Steam Vents parking lot. Hike on the level trail about 0.5 mile to get to the boardwalk and the signs that explain things. We did not smell any rotten eggs (S02), so the wind must have b...

Surprisingly, does smell as bad as you'd think. The banks are in the distance whereas the vents are up close

The surfer banks are what you see in the distance by the visitor center, which you will see from a distance. It's neat seeing the smoke raise up, but it's no where near as neat as the steam vents tha...

A Worthwhile Short Walk in the Volcano Park.

There are 4 active volcanoes on the Big Island. When you walk the Sulphur Banks Trail, you will see volcano fumes coming out from the grounds. Dress warm with good shoes when you visit the volcano par...

Sulphur Banks Close To Visitor Center

The sulphur banks are close to the visitors center and it is just a quick walk on a paved walkway. Interesting to see steam vent from the ground. You have some colors to from the sulphur. Worth the sh...