01-13-2014, 12:49 PM
Lots of misinformation about ownership. The new land created by the flow(mostly makai of Uncle's) is owned by the state.
Kalapana Gardens was covered with lava and remains private(although at a slightly higher elevation). KG is where you see scattered dwellings occupied by mostly newcomers.
The land from KG to the viewing area and towards the National Park is covered and privately owned.(To the Park boundary). The county had to negotiate with the owners for passage rights.(liability, etc)The old highway is state owned, but cannot be found without a survey or GPS.
The Coastal trail is perfectly legal for access, but seldom used. Some tour groups have permission to take the more direct (private) route to the ocean entry, and many do not.
Kalapana Gardens was covered with lava and remains private(although at a slightly higher elevation). KG is where you see scattered dwellings occupied by mostly newcomers.
The land from KG to the viewing area and towards the National Park is covered and privately owned.(To the Park boundary). The county had to negotiate with the owners for passage rights.(liability, etc)The old highway is state owned, but cannot be found without a survey or GPS.
The Coastal trail is perfectly legal for access, but seldom used. Some tour groups have permission to take the more direct (private) route to the ocean entry, and many do not.