12-01-2013, 07:24 PM
FWIW:
I believe you fall into the overnight category with said plan. I think you can keep your picnic details to yourself.
I know the "glow" varies and isn't really predictable other than it is much more fabulous on the clear stary nights than the cloudy ones.
I would recommend the turnoff signed as: "kilauea" juat after the steam vents turn off and before Jaggar. This signage / name is rather curious as of course the whole side of the island is kilauea, so don't let that sign fool you! I suggest it because of the excellent view overlooking is nearly the same as Jaggar's.
http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hike_bc.htm
"All overnight backcountry hiking and camping requires a permit. Permits are free and must be obtained in person from the Backcountry Office"
Backcountry office:
808-985-6178
8am-4pm
So yeah you probably want to get a permit. May sound bizzare but its really just for your safety so ..oh idk.. If the volcano erupts (with greater frequency) then someone knows where you are and can come save you - if necessary.
Added: the "kilauea" turnoff happens to have a paved parking area with a paved trail straight out to the caldera. There may even be some shanty-like bathroom structure as well near the parking.
I believe you fall into the overnight category with said plan. I think you can keep your picnic details to yourself.
I know the "glow" varies and isn't really predictable other than it is much more fabulous on the clear stary nights than the cloudy ones.
I would recommend the turnoff signed as: "kilauea" juat after the steam vents turn off and before Jaggar. This signage / name is rather curious as of course the whole side of the island is kilauea, so don't let that sign fool you! I suggest it because of the excellent view overlooking is nearly the same as Jaggar's.
http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hike_bc.htm
"All overnight backcountry hiking and camping requires a permit. Permits are free and must be obtained in person from the Backcountry Office"
Backcountry office:
808-985-6178
8am-4pm
So yeah you probably want to get a permit. May sound bizzare but its really just for your safety so ..oh idk.. If the volcano erupts (with greater frequency) then someone knows where you are and can come save you - if necessary.
Added: the "kilauea" turnoff happens to have a paved parking area with a paved trail straight out to the caldera. There may even be some shanty-like bathroom structure as well near the parking.