05-12-2019, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by PaulW
Has anyone here done this? Is it becoming more acceptable now?
I have some friends arriving soon from the mainland, I'm trying to steer them towards staying in Leilani Estates and it would be great if they could do this hike. Any tips on where to start from?
Paul, I live in Leilani part-time. Have I done the hike? No. I do not think it is safe, nor do I feel it is appropriate at this time. Is it becoming more acceptable? Only to clueless outsiders, thrill seekers and social media addicts. That said, there is certainly no more consensus on this subject among Leilani landowners than among the posters on this forum. I know some people who would not care if you hiked on their land and I know some who would be very angry and upset.
You can get a good view by driving to the end of Leilani Ave. It's a county road, you can take 5 or 10 minutes to get a good look, then move on. Do not leave shopping carts, suitcases, fast food containers, candles, or any other @#$% on the lava. (I'm just naming what I've seen.) Do not walk up any private driveways. Do not photograph private homes. "It's not about you." And please do not urinate on the lava or the side of the road either. I guess we have to tell people, they don't seem to know.