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Steam Vents
6commentsSteam Bath. Update: 'It's on the road between Pohoa and Kalapana. There is a turn-off for sight viewing; walk down the paths to the largest 'cone' on the left. There isa path up the backside of the cone. Take a towel as there is a bench to sit inside the cone.'
- Best time
- 4 TO 6 PM
- Watch out
- Watch for cars with blue light.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2008
Wheelchair: Not accessible
What changed?
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Where exactly
Cruisiest spot: Photo of the opening in the lava rock to the vent. The benches are visible crossing at the top of the opening.*br*--------
When to go
4 TO 6 PM
Etiquette
Bring a towel
Safety
Watch for cars with blue light.
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Visitor ·
going to be there thursday the 18th
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Visitor ·
Was here on vacation in January. Its a very beautiful place to relax. Met a couple of local guys and they showed me the ropes. Just watch for the tourists passing through.
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Visitor ·
Was there today at noon. No one else around. I certainly has the potential for a connection. The trails are all very narrow once you get away from the highway.
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Visitor ·
anyone going today (Sat)? Prob be there around 3-4
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Visitor ·
I live near the steam vents. Usually a great spot plenty of locals but they can be jittery. It is a tourist location so you can encounter families and nature folks not there for cruising. The large enclosed vent has benches. If guys are there, they will usually play.
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Visitor ·
It's a hit or miss thing. There are 3 or more major vents, down the hillside by tiny paths carved thru orchid stalks. Locals & tourists. Wait to be invited to "hang out"-- don't just assume you're welcome. Bring a towel --all the guys strip nude before entering the vents. Both the vents and the guys tend to be hot. Since the vents are inside lava cones/caves, access requires some climbing on slippery and SHARP lava rocks. Look for pickup trucks parked by side of road 3.5 miles south of Pahoa.
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