The surface flows are currently approx. 2 miles away from the end of the gravel road. Close to dusk and in the dark you can enjoy, from a distance, the beautiful contrast of the orange glowing lava flow in the black.
If you’re too tight on time or energy, why not ride out to the end of the gravel road (where the road is blocked), hike for about 5 minutes into the lava field, sit down and enjoy the magic scenery … maybe a little picnic?