National Park · Hawaii
Haleakala National Park
A volcanic summit above the clouds
StateHawaii
Best seasonYear-round (summit is cold)
Don’t missSunrise at the summit
TerrainVolcanic crater & coastal rainforest
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
- Summit sunrise (reservation)
- Sliding Sands Trail
- Kipahulu / Pools of Oheo
- Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls
- Leleiwi Overlook
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.