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This is one of the first good views of the volcano. We were still about an hour away. If I remember right, it took us about 2 hours to get to the active crater. |
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The trail |
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We're getting closer and closer to the crater! |
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We were now about half a mile from the crater. |
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The trail viewed from above |
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Great view. We were now about 15 minutes from the crater. |
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There was a small cone inside the crater, about 9 feet high. |
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You can see the lava coming out the small cone! The wind always blows in the same direction so we were standing in a somewhat safe area. |
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The sulfur gas cleared out and we were able to get a good view of the inner cone. |
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Hikers chilling on the edge of the crater. |
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Risking it all for the picture! |
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The way down was awesome! You would slide one extra steplenght for each step you took! And if you fell down, the loose volcanic gravel would cushion your fall |
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We had lunch in a small shelter |
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