Updated July 2, 2016
Volcano Village Lodge is excited to announce an update for lava viewing! The most recent flow is still making its way towards the ocean, but hiking tours have resumed and a viewing station has officially opened.
Here is what the Hawaii County Civil Defense published on June 29th, 2016:
“To maintain public safety and to preserve the emergency road or Highway 130, the County of Hawai‘i will open the emergency road to lava viewing on June 30, 2016.
Lava viewing along the three mile stretch of the County’s portion of the emergency road is permitted between the hours of 3pm to 9 pm, daily. Vehicular traffic on the emergency road will be limited to local residents and emergency vehicles.
Security guards will be posted on the emergency road or Highway 130 before the entrance to Kalapana Gardens to provide lava viewing information and to direct parking. As in previous lava viewing events, visitors will be asked to park in marked areas near the end of the paved portion of Highway 130.
Again, it is approximately three (3) miles from this parking area to the end of the County portion of the emergency road, and vehicular traffic on the emergency road will be limited to local residents and emergency vehicles.”
For those wanting to see the lava up close, please remember to plan ahead and be prepared. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring ample drinking water, sunscreen and at least one (1) flashlight for each individual, if going after dark.
Interested in taking a guided hike to the lava flow? Check out
Kalapana Cultural Tours , we have personally tried their tours and highly recommend them for an up-close, but very safe experience with the lava.
