07-27-2016, 05:17 PM
Bicycled down to the flow this afternoon. Took about 30 minutes to get there from the parking area, but 50 minutes to get back because of the wind. Lot of people were walking their bikes back. Agree that it might get dicey in the dark due to the gravel getting deep and loose in some spots.
It's only about a 100 yard hike over to the cliff where you can see the lava drool into the sea. Best views are found backtracking east up the coast about 50 yards - watch out for loose footing cliff-side! Saw a sight-seeing boat and several helicopters.
About 100 people were at the site, and hundreds more en route or leaving. Was pleasantly surprised at the total lack of supervision: no park rangers, security... just a rope put up to discourage people from getting too close to the cliff edge. Signs say the viewing hours are from 3PM to 9PM.
Definitely worth a look-see - we are unlikely (hopefully) to have a more convenient view of lava entering the ocean than this.
It's only about a 100 yard hike over to the cliff where you can see the lava drool into the sea. Best views are found backtracking east up the coast about 50 yards - watch out for loose footing cliff-side! Saw a sight-seeing boat and several helicopters.
About 100 people were at the site, and hundreds more en route or leaving. Was pleasantly surprised at the total lack of supervision: no park rangers, security... just a rope put up to discourage people from getting too close to the cliff edge. Signs say the viewing hours are from 3PM to 9PM.
Definitely worth a look-see - we are unlikely (hopefully) to have a more convenient view of lava entering the ocean than this.