61g Lava Viewing Road
The current viewing area for the 61g lava flow, with lava flowing directly into the sea, is reached via a 4 mile hike along what is now an emergency access road. The weather was pretty ideal today - it started out sunny and hot but windy. Not long after I started hiking, and for the remainder of the hike, the sun went behind clouds and it ended up being a nice pleasant walk! The recommended quantity of water is 1 gallon per person, I consumed about 1/8th of that.
The access road is a dirt road with a little bit of gravel and is mostly along flat terrain. The majority of the road goes through private property with the last mile and a half or so through national park land. The entirety of the road is surrounded by the remaining lava from previous flows which have destroyed everything that was present in this area. There are a few small structures that have been erected on the private land along the road, especially in the first mile or so, but by and large the land sits vacant.
It was night when I returned along the same road. It was nearly completely dark with the only illumination coming from the stars and my flashlight. An easy walk back at night as the road is mostly straight and in good condition!
Read MoreThe access road is a dirt road with a little bit of gravel and is mostly along flat terrain. The majority of the road goes through private property with the last mile and a half or so through national park land. The entirety of the road is surrounded by the remaining lava from previous flows which have destroyed everything that was present in this area. There are a few small structures that have been erected on the private land along the road, especially in the first mile or so, but by and large the land sits vacant.
It was night when I returned along the same road. It was nearly completely dark with the only illumination coming from the stars and my flashlight. An easy walk back at night as the road is mostly straight and in good condition!
