A large section of State Route 130 (Kaimu-Chain of Craters Road) was also covered by the lava.

Even if no active lava is visible, Chain of Craters Road is an exceptionally scenic and spectacular drive, but it can be hazardous under poor conditions.

We drive to the end of Chain of Craters Road where the island is expanding as lava flows into the ocean.

Crater Rim Drive is closed between the Observatory and Chain of Craters Road because of sulfur dioxide gas emissions.

Devastation Trail is located off Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Then it's on to Chain of Craters Road for a freewheel down to the coast where you can sometimes see lava pouring into the ocean in the distance.

Volcanoes National Park has active lava flows flowing to the sea at the end of the Chain of Craters Road (see page 64).

The Chain of Craters Road, as the name implies, leads past several craters from historic eruptions to the coast.

Best lava viewing has been at night from the end of Chain of Craters Road, which descends 3,700 feet to ocean.

Visitors may have to backtrack on the Chain of Craters Road, depending on road conditions.