Pu'u O'o Vent Hike

Page Type Page Type: Route
Location Lat/Lon: 19.44870°N / 155.1246°W
Additional Information Route Type: Difficult Rainforest Hike
Additional Information Time Required: Most of a day
Additional Information Difficulty: Class 2
Sign the Climber's Log

Approach

I removed the TH description because this is dangerous and closed. 

Warning

This trail is closed. It is not in the National Park. 

Route Description

This trail is completely closed, and will be closed for some time to come. Do not hike here. 


Aerial view looking southwestward shows the active vent within Pu`u `O`o crater. Lava often poured from the vent across the sloping crater floor and drained into the pit at the opposite (downrift) end of the crater. Several times in 1997, lava filled the crater and spilled over the east rim, draping the east flank of the cone with bright silver pahoehoe (lower left). Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on October 2, 1997

 

Essential Gear

Sturdy, waterproof boots. Gaiters will be appreciated. Standard hiking gear.

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Rangersierra

Rangersierra - Jan 6, 2013 3:35 pm - Hasn't voted

Trail closure

In early January 2013, a very mean looking sign complete with law quotes warned of imprisonment and heft fines for hiking this trail.

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Parents 

Parents

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