Got to trail just before 10 a.m. and only about five cars in the parking lot. Easy trail to the lookout. Once at the lookout, you decide which way to go. We went right first and went over the steel bridge and followed trail to closed suspension bridge. Even though it's closed, it still makes for a beautiful picture. This trail wasn't bad, slippery in a spot, but doable.
Then, we turned around and went back to the lookout and took the other trail to the left to the suspension bridge. This trail was a little sketchier than the other side, but still doable. Some steeper spots and wet parts. We stopped at the suspension bridge and didn't go any farther. The Ranger we talked to said that trail is scarier! It goes along the cliff and there's loose gravel. No thanks. Not a good day to die for me.
Positive side note...I ran into two students from the previous school that I worked at. LavaaLava Canyon is about 200 miles from there!
Overall, a short hike, not too bad on the trails we hiked, but didn't go farther than the suspension bridge. Parking lot was full when we got back.
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