Hiking to Fagradalsfjall's Lava Flows - August 25, 2021

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Unfortunately we arrived at the parking area in a wind-driven foggy drizzle. [Larger: 2448x1836]
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Some rough patches on the walk in. [Larger: 2016x1512]
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The path is in pretty decent shape for the most part. [Larger: 2448x1836]
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And here we are at the southeasternmost extent of the recent lava flow. [Larger: 1512x2016]
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Disappointing the flow is not too current, but it is recent enough to be still hot in some places. [Larger: 1512x2016]
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Over to the steamier side of the flow, though we had to be careful with the fumes that way as the wind was constantly changing. [Larger: 2448x1836]
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Path back out. [Larger: 2448x1836]
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MapMyRun trace of the hike. Map/Satellite from Google. [Larger: 1616x904]

terescoj+pics@teresco.org - Thu Sep 2 23:47:57 EDT 2021