Trail of Two Forests: Do not skip this side jaunt. It's a peaceful boardwalk trail that shows the old tree wells from a forest long destroyed by a lava flow, all surrounded by the new forest growing on top of the lava.
Ape Caves, Lower: The lower cave is a very fun walk through a giant, and easily navigated lava tube.
Ape Caves, Upper: My legs will bear the bruises of that adventure for weeks to come. There are countless boulder fields to navigate, many requiring 4 points of contact while crossing over deep gaps in the boulder fields. Some sections get very narrow and tight. Many people were hitting their heads on the ceiling while climbing through. The rope climb could use a new rope. The upper cave is a challenge, but it's worth it to make it through. It's simply amazing.
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