Lava Tree State Park
Lava Tree State Park
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Cindy H
Alameda, CA1,518 contributions
Feb 2020
You can walk right in and walk around this area in about 15 minutes but there really isn't much to see. I guess because there is so much more on the island to look at that is more representative of the lava, we found this really lacking. The good thing is there is a good public restroom here and when we went by there was a local art class taking place under the pavilion.
Written 28 February 2020
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Ellesor826
Bradenton, FL1,664 contributions
Oct 2019
We really enjoyed this walk about in the Lava Tree state park. There are lots of interesting things to stop and see and snap photos of along the way. Plus...it's lava! the trees and the foliage and the park and the nature are well worth the visit. We had a lot of fun here and totally enjoyed it.
Written 5 April 2020
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Cynoman
Austin, TX163 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
....if you are already in the southeast 'corner' of the island. I wouldn't go any long distance out of my way just to see this, but we rented a house relatively nearby so our stop was on-the-way.
If you do stop (and there are no tour buses!) slow down, relax and enjoy the place. It's well-maintained and very interesting. Get the camera out , stand quietly and try to get a photo of some of the unusual birds you'll see. 15 minutes---really?---I guess you could speed-walk and get back to your car that quickly--but why? We spent quite a while here, enjoyed every second of it and go some really nice flora/fauna photos--stuff you may not get anywhere else!
So, visit this park if you're in the neighborhood--but if you're a "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" kinda visitor....at least talk quietly and don't disturb the crazy people trying to savor this very nice slice of the outdoors.
If you do stop (and there are no tour buses!) slow down, relax and enjoy the place. It's well-maintained and very interesting. Get the camera out , stand quietly and try to get a photo of some of the unusual birds you'll see. 15 minutes---really?---I guess you could speed-walk and get back to your car that quickly--but why? We spent quite a while here, enjoyed every second of it and go some really nice flora/fauna photos--stuff you may not get anywhere else!
So, visit this park if you're in the neighborhood--but if you're a "wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am" kinda visitor....at least talk quietly and don't disturb the crazy people trying to savor this very nice slice of the outdoors.
Written 24 September 2013
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minnesotamonsoon
Minneapolis, Minnesota11 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
The park was very quaint and nice. Definitely worth a stop to see the hollowed out volcanic rock that used to be wrapped around trees. The park is well maintained and a 10-20 minute walk will get you all around the loop. The added benefit of adding this to your itinerary is the fact that it's very, very close to the new lava floes from Fissure 8 from 2018. Super cool stuff.
Not sure if you have heard, but there are this large land snails in this area. They're very cool looking, but they also carry a brain-eating amoeba. Take photos, but don't pick them up!
Not sure if you have heard, but there are this large land snails in this area. They're very cool looking, but they also carry a brain-eating amoeba. Take photos, but don't pick them up!
Written 17 February 2019
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johndS8533NB
St. George, UT17 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This park suffered considerable wind damage a few years ago, and the large towering Monkeypod Trees are no longer overshadowing the park. Paved trails throughout the park are easily covered in an hour or 2. Interesting lava covered trees and a few exposed lava tubes can be found in this tropical paradise. As suggested by the title, the invasive Coqui Frogs are always present. These tiny frogs are very loud, but rarely seen.
Written 9 May 2018
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EmmaInUSA
Cary, NC427 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
We enjoyed this park, it seems like we were the only people at the park when we went! Later we saw 2-3 more people in the park. We enjoyed looking at the lava trees. We drove 1.5hr to get to this park, I'll not recommend this long drive for this park though! If you are in that area, do go there.
Written 5 February 2014
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Rochelle M
Kaitaia, New Zealand51 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Was free and on our way to lunch so we popped in for a quick visit, it’s small but pleasant not really what I would class as a must see.
Written 5 October 2019
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PlPlJns
Humble, TX100 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
I have never seen lava in these formations and they were interesting. Very few people there and there was plenty of parking.
Written 26 May 2019
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speedsister
Fareham, UK731 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
This is a small state park in the Pahoa area and is worth a stop if you are down that way, which we were, to look at the lava flows following last years eruption. The park is small so will only take you 20-30 mins to walk around but it is well maintained and paved so good for all ages and abilities and it is really interesting to see the lava trees! Definitely take time after to go and see the lava flows - there is still a road closed about 1/4 mile from the park (turn left out of the park entrance) and its incredible to see and also worth driving Route 137 coast road which is really pretty and also has more evidence of the lava flows.
Written 14 April 2019
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John M
Juneau, AK44 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Free parking. Self guided tour (although I saw a tour group so guided tours are available). It’s a short, easy walk along a paved path. Some neat flora, and placards describing the geological processes that formed the lava trees. Worth it if you’re in the area and have 20-30 minutes to kill but if a tour company wants a lot of money to show you around you’re better off on your own.
Written 6 November 2017
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近くで溶岩噴出した街並みですが、今現在ラバーツリーを見に行くことはできますでしょうか？又交通規制等はございますか？
よろしくお願いいたします。Yoshikawa。
Written 5 June 2019
Kerry
Kobe, Japan
ラバーツリーまでは見に行けますよ！
ラバーツリーの約500m先で溶岩が止まったので、行き止まりになっています。交通規制はありません。
今はこの溶岩を見に来るために観光客がたくさん集まっています。ラバーツリー公園がツアー客のトイレ休憩になっていました。
Written 5 June 2019
Any geologists (or anyone) out there know how and when The massive crevasse near trail head came to be??
Written 4 March 2016
last sign in the trail !!
Lava fissures! :)
Written 4 March 2016
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