Avachinsky Volcano
An active volcano near the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, climbable in a long day.
About
Avachinsky rises to roughly 2,700 metres above the main city of Kamchatka, with a smoking crater and a wide view of the Pacific coast on clear days. Its neighbour Koryaksky stands beside it.
The route is a long but non-technical hike over lava fields and volcanic sand. You still need sturdy boots, warm layers and a check on the weather and volcano alert level.
Go with a local guide if you are unsure.
History
Avachinsky has erupted repeatedly in historical times, most recently in the early 2000s, and is monitored closely by scientists. The city of Petropavlovsk was founded in 1740 on Avacha Bay by the expedition of Vitus Bering. The volcano erupted several times in the twentieth century, including in 1945 and 1991. It is watched by volcanologists of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team.