08-03-2016, 07:10 AM
We hiked out there Monday night and I was blown away at how many people brought their dogs! The lava covering the road was so hot still there was smoke and glowing lava no more than a 1/2 foot from the surface! The heat was burning my husbands feet through his tennis shoes; I can only imagine what the four footed fur babies must have experienced! Please leave the dogs at home!! A gallon of water per person seems like a lot when you read the sign but trust me when I say that should be minimum! Especially if it is a day time hike! There was a guy in a white truck offering rides back for $20 a head (yeah, the $harks are feeding) and would not come down in price. Whoever came up with the bike brigade should also pass on some tips. On a ski hill if passing someone you say, "On your right" or "left", that may be appropriate for bikers passing pedestrians as well. Once again leave the dogs at home or some place shady and with plenty of water.[
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