Chain of Craters Road

Chain of Craters Road is the southern-flank drive into active volcanic landscape. The road has been buried by lava more than once; it could be buried again. Drive at posted speed; the curves are constant. Do not stop in the road for photos — use the marked pull-offs only. The lava flats off the road are sharp, hot in places, and have hidden cracks; do not hike off-trail. Ocean-entry steam plumes (when active) carry hydrochloric acid; stay back from any visible plume. There are no services. Bring water.