Nov 11, 2024 · Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at night for the Kīlauea lava glow is awesome. Everything you need to know to plan a nighttime trip into the park, including where to see flowing Hawaii lava, how to photograph lava glow and more.

As of December 23, 2024, Kīlauea volcano is erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in the summit caldera. See our often updated viewing tips to find out how to best see lava. Q: Can you hike to the lava flow? No, the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea is occurring within a closed area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

These popular one-of-a-kind evening tours are the best ways to see active lava flows on the Big Island, and definitely a "must do" for anyone visiting Hawaii. The nature of the volcano is unpredictable and the lava conditions change daily making these tours a rare experience.

Jan 15, 2025 · Plan ahead for the best eruption viewing locations. Read the activity summary of Kīlauea, courtesy of USGS. Read the activity summary of Mauna Loa, courtesy of USGS. Get a live look inside the park, courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people.

Everything you need to know to plan a nighttime trip into the park, including where to see flowing Hawaii lava, how to photograph lava glow and more.

With over 100 miles of hiking trails that take adventurers through rainforests, deserts, lava tubes, and up close and personal with lava flows (when they are flowing), it’s easy to spend multiple days in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

When the volcano is active, you can observe bright eruptions, flowing lava, and a strong glow, especially at night. During a pause, volcanic activity is minimal, with little to no eruptions, though a faint glow at night from residual lava may still be visible.

Glowing Lava: One of the highlights of the night tour is the chance to witness the glow of lava against the night sky. If conditions permit, you may catch a glimpse of molten lava flowing from Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

1 day ago · Lava flows and fountains stopped erupting from the vents within Halemaʻumaʻu crater at about 3:13 p.m. HST on March 11. Lava flows from episode 13 covered over 60% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor. Spots of orange glow can still be seen on the crater floor at night as the erupted lava continues to cool.

2 days ago · Lava flows and fountains stopped erupting from the north vent at about 7:07 p.m., followed by the south vent at 7:23 p.m. Lava flows from episode 8 covered greater than half of the Halema'uma'u crater floor.