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The trail leading up to the 1968 lava flow.


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0.3

Miles

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KM

Point to Point

2,065' 630 m

High

2,009' 612 m

Low

56' 17 m

Up

8' 2 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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It is a short ways if you're hiking from the parking lot to the base of the 1968 lava flow. Even though the trail isn't very long, there are excellent views. The last 25 yards require some scrambling over exposed lava rock, but this adds to the sense of adventure.

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David McCormick

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Navigate tricky lava rocks toward the end of the trail.
Mar 7, 2017 near La Fortuna, CR
Enjoy a pleasant view over Lake Arenal from the base of the 1968 lava flow.
Mar 7, 2017 near La Fortuna, CR
Arenal Volcano shrouded in low clouds.
Aug 1, 2017 near La Fortuna, CR

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