Our Hawaii Trip - Lava Hike

Warning Sign

Burnt Out Sign!

Beginning the Lava Hike

Lava Crossing the Road

One Type of Lava: Pahoehoe - the SLOW Flow

The Second Type of Lava: 'A'a - The FAST Flow

Lava as Far as the Eye Can See

Lava, Water and Palm Trees!

Nuff Said, The Danger Begins....

.....not really, if you are prepared and pay attention!

Big Mound of Lava

Hiking to the Lava Flow

Yes we did go up to the fresh lava flow

Massive Amounts of Lava

You can see the people hiking

Steam From the Lava Coming Down the Mountain

Lava Reminds Me of Turtle Shell

Trail Beacon and Warning Signs

At the end of the marked trail we had this flashing beacons every 1/4 mile to help light the way at night

Layers of Lava

Sunset Approaching with Silhouette of Hikers

Beacon Number 4 with Lava Coming Down the Mountain

We've hiked 1 mile out of 3 over this rocky stuff!

Shore Shot

You can't see the steam very well in the harshlight near sunset.

Beautiful Sunset

Getting Closer

People, looking at Lava!

Fresh Lava Oozing Here!

Better Nighttime shots on the next page!