What do you wear to the Big Island volcano?

At 1,219 meters, (4,000 feet), the summit of Kilauea can be chilly at any time. Bring a rain jacket, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.



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IF YOU ARE UNDER A VOLCANO WARNING:
  1. Limit your time outdoors and use a dust mask or cloth mask as a last resort if you must be outside.
  2. Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
  3. Take temporary shelter from volcanic ash in the location where you are.


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The answer – probably. While more serious hikers will most likely need some sort of designated hiking shoes, the occasional hiker, especially those just starting out, can usually get by with standard run-of-the-mill sneakers. That being said, every hike is different.

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