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Haleakalā National Park

Volcanic summit & island rainforest
Hawaii
Haleakalā National Park · NPS · Photo credits
A PLACE TO REMEMBER

Make room for the wonder.

Haleakalā offers two very different worlds: a high volcanic summit and the lush Kīpahulu coast. Choose one district for your outing and allow for the long, winding approaches.

'Ahinahina blooms in Haleakala crater
'Ahinahina silversword blooms in Haleakala crater
NPS · Photography credit
Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District
Waimoku waterfall in the park's Kipahulu District
NPS · Photography credit
BUILD YOUR OWN PARK DAY

Places to consider

  • 01Summit viewpoints
  • 02Volcanic landscape walks
  • 03Kīpahulu district

Choose the stops that suit your time and your party. These are ideas for exploring, rather than a fixed itinerary or a promise that every road, trail or facility will be open.

Before you set out

The districts are not connected by a road through the park. Check sunrise arrangements, road conditions and the effects of high elevation.

Give the day room

Allow time for the approach, parking and breaks. Pick walks for the least mobile members of your party, and leave space for weather or a change of plans.

Bring your group

Confirm vehicle access, drop-off and parking with the park. Check any guided tours, transport and accessibility arrangements before fixing the rest of the itinerary.

Official park visitor guide ↗Current conditions ↗

Check the official NPS guide for current access, fees, passes, reservations and permits. Gateway names identify useful surrounding communities or access areas, not exact entrance directions. Photographs may show earlier seasons or conditions.