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Haleakala National Park

A volcanic summit above the clouds

Haleakala crowns Maui with a vast, otherworldly volcanic crater famous for its sunrise above the clouds, plus a lush coastal district of waterfalls and pools. Year-round, but the summit is cold — dress for it.

What to see

The top things to see in Haleakala are Summit sunrise (reservation), Sliding Sands Trail, Kipahulu / Pools of Oheo, Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls. Start with sunrise at the summit if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.

  • Summit sunrise (reservation)
  • Sliding Sands Trail
  • Kipahulu / Pools of Oheo
  • Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls
  • Leleiwi Overlook

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