The temperature was ok, not too cold as expected. Fine for swimming. Perhaps the sun shines on it when we went over. But during rainy season, I believe it would be cold.

I think it's worth the hike. It's a rough hike but in my opinion it's not too bad if you have proper footwear & the awareness to keep yourself safe! It also depends on your physical condition The scene is breathtaking & very much worth the hike though! You don't need to go down close to the water to catch the awesome view!

It is "closed" however we went anyway. I would only venture it on a low surf day as it can be dangerous at high surf . It was closed due to a death in December where victim had her back to the ocean taking a selfie and wave washed her off. It is in a neighborhood that I am sure prefer to have it closed due to limited parking. We parked outside of the neighborhood and walked it. Not to be missed amazing!!!!

I found information online stating that 29 people have died here since June of 2015. While on vacation in Kauai last week, a 23 year old woman brought the total to 30. She was swept out to see in view of her boyfriend and friends. Coast Guard searched for 4 days but never found her body.

It is not a long hike. The first part is steep and probably muddy. It takes you half way or less to the bottom. The rest of the hike is level across the lava flat along the ocean. It was not bad at all. In fact, although very muddy, my wife and I were very careful and did not mess up our shoes. At the bottom there is a warning about the danger and the death count for people trying to swim in the pool. We saw some young adults go in and swim. The pool was calm and looked inviting. In a very short time, waves started rolling in and they barely got out alive. Head the warning. Don't raise the count on the warning sign.

There is no cost to see Queen’s Bath.

I found it easier going back up especially with breaks along the way. By that time, you embrace the mud because there is no way around it. Going down is harder because you A) naturally try to ease around the mud at first (you can’t) and B) have momentum from going downhill. There are some tree branches to cling to if needed. As long as you know what to expect, you should be fine. I saw people of all shapes, sizes, and ages doing it but would not recommend if you have injuries, bad knees, back problems etc.

We were there in Early April, so the seas are rougher, so we did not swim in it, but I'm sure some people are up for it now.

Since I spend the winter months in a condominium located on the same cliff that overlooks Queen's Bath, I plead with you not to go to Queen's Bath during the winter months. As I said In my review, the Bath can only be accessed by walking along a lava rock ledge at the ocean's edge. Winter surf frequently washes over these rocks, making them extremely dangerous. Don't try to time the waves. They are just too unpredictable and can quickly become huge. Too many visitors have lost their lives trying to time their visit to Queen's Bath in the winter. A safer way to see the Bath and other incredible sights from the cliff is to take the Makai Golf Club Sunset Golf Cart Tour.

It's a tough hike if it's wet after a rain. Definitely not for your mother in law. I personally would not take a 3 year old unless you are comfortable with holding onto them the whole way. There were many places where we slipped and slides. Also if you brace it you need to wear proper shoes. Hope this helps.