12-02-2022, 09:54 PM
We went up early this morning, left Volcano at 4:00 and got to the turn off to the old Saddle road about an hour later. There are reduced speed limit signs, cones and a "street" light set up at both ends of the sectioned that is open for travel. There were plenty of people but still plenty of spots to pull over.
We stopped at three different places along the road for different vantage points, taking pictures and video at each spot and just watching in awe of the spectacular show of nature at it's finest. The weather was perfectly clear and chilly but we were prepared with layers. There was every kine people; tourist, local, families, kapuna. Everyone was behaving admirably with the exception of some overly exuberant commentary by a gal taking video. We moved on to another spot leaving her to her excitement.
We headed back down towards Hilo at around 6:30, tired but infused with a renewed respect and appreciation for this island we are lucky enough to call home.
I recommend the early morning over what sounds like an overcrowded nighttime visit. Also check the various webcams before leaving and on your way up.
We stopped at three different places along the road for different vantage points, taking pictures and video at each spot and just watching in awe of the spectacular show of nature at it's finest. The weather was perfectly clear and chilly but we were prepared with layers. There was every kine people; tourist, local, families, kapuna. Everyone was behaving admirably with the exception of some overly exuberant commentary by a gal taking video. We moved on to another spot leaving her to her excitement.
We headed back down towards Hilo at around 6:30, tired but infused with a renewed respect and appreciation for this island we are lucky enough to call home.
I recommend the early morning over what sounds like an overcrowded nighttime visit. Also check the various webcams before leaving and on your way up.