But in the end you have to make it, there is no pickup option, and it was one of the most memorable experiences our family has had. For any families curious, we took our 5 year old twins and they made it, however we had our serious doubts once we were well into the trip. The hike is about 3.5 miles and 2.5 hours each way over a very recent lava field (a very small part is even 2-3years old) which we would categorize as pretty strenuous, however very doable if you are at all in decent shape. As I understand it, this is the only way on the big island right now to get up close and personal with lava. We had an absolutely unbelievable and unforgettable trip with Skyler to see the lava. This seems to be the defecto review site for the guided tour by Dave Ewing so I want to share our experience. The reviews that are listed are from people who visited the vent in the Puna district at about 1,200' elevation, and were guided for about 3 miles through forest and onto new lava fields on an unnamed trail across private property by a tour guide for pay.īoth are good hikes, depending upon what you're looking for, but long, rough footing, and hot. It goes 6-7 miles over old lava flows, to kipukas (land islands that the lava flowed around, leaving unique species of birds and insects to evolve, much like a miniature version of the Galapagos), and to an old utility road.
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It is in the center of island at about 6,000' elevation, is free and on public land. Second, Pu'u O'o trailhead at "Saddle Road, near mile marker 22, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI" is about 20 miles from the vent and does not go to the vent. There is also a Pu'u O'o vent at which lava is erupting but they are not the same. There's a couple of mistakes in this listing that are misleading.įirst, the name of the trail is Pu'u O'o Trail. I live in Hilo and travel to Volcano village and over Saddle Road monthly. The other activities also incredible is the manta ray dive or snorkeling whit Big Island Divers. For me, there is nothing like the lava flow trek that David does, it is very special. We did the Hana trail on Maui, snorkeling, recommended tours on O'ahu etc.). This was the biggest highlight of my 21 days spread across Maui and Hawai'i. The most likely danger is tripping on the rocks on the way out, or when coming back in the dark. The lava is slow moving, he tells you where you can stand and put your bag down (cold rocks, relatively) and where you can stand but not put your bag down (hot rocks). Long sleeves, the same, but mainly the lava flow. The long pants will help if you slip or fall while walking as well as protecting you from the heat at the lava flow. The ground is rough, it varies in difficulty including solid rock, broken and lose rock, peeling scale and fine gravel.
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