Spanning over 33,000 acres of land with over half designated as wilderness areas, Haleakalā National Park is located on Maui, an island so beautiful that you may want to take a permanent pau hana (the Hawaiian phrase for leisure time after work). The park is divided into two sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area.
The summit area includes the famous Haleakalā Crater, a mondo crater with numerous volcanic features, measuring 6.99 miles (11.25 km) across, 2.0 mi (3.2 km) wide, and 2,600 ft (790 m) deep. Visitors flock to the dormant Haleakalā Volcano for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Nearby Hosmer’s Grove is known for its diverse forest of alien trees. To visit the Kipahulu area, take a winding coastal road that yields access to dozens of pools, Waimoku Falls, and a glimpse of a protected rainforest that is lar
Spanning over 33,000 acres of land with over half designated as wilderness areas, Haleakalā National Park is located on Maui, an island so beautiful that you may want to take a permanent pau hana (the Hawaiian phrase for leisure time after work). The park is divided into two sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area.
The summit area includes the famous Haleakalā Crater, a mondo crater with numerous volcanic features, measuring 6.99 miles (11.25 km) across, 2.0 mi (3.2 km) wide, and 2,600 ft (790 m) deep. Visitors flock to the dormant Haleakalā Volcano for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Nearby Hosmer’s Grove is known for its diverse forest of alien trees. To visit the Kipahulu area, take a winding coastal road that yields access to dozens of pools, Waimoku Falls, and a glimpse of a protected rainforest that is largely closed to the public. Haleakala Observatory is a must-see for stargazers and amateur astronomers. Because it is above the tropical inversion layer, it has some of the best viewing conditions, and is the site of astrophysical experiments that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else on Earth.
Located at 6,380 feet on the east end of the Wilderness valley at the base of a rainforest cliff, Palikū Campsite is accessed via a challenging 9. 3 mile hike on the Sliding Sands Trail, or a 10. 4 mile journey on Halemauʻu Trail. Frequent clouds and fog over the top of the cliffs behind Palikū may make you think Karl the Fog is vacationing on Mau Read more...
Set in the cooler and windier climes of Haleakala’s cloud belt, Hosmer Grove Campground is just below the 7,000 foot summit area. Camp is on a grassy area next to shrub land, and the alien-like forest of Hosmer Grove. This is an excellent spot to get up for an early hike (you’ll likely be awakened by animal and bird noises), on the self-guided nat Read more...
Hōlua Campsite is a wilderness camp at 6,940 feet in the native shrubland near Koʻolau Gap. It’s accessible by hiking 3. 7 miles down the Halemauʻu Trail or 7. 4 miles from the Sliding Sand Trailhead. You will need a permit to camp here and water is non-potable, so it’s best to carry in what you’ll need. The weather is unpredictable and temperatur Read more...
One of two car accessible campgrounds in the park, Kipahulu Campground sits on a grassy area just above the ocean. It’s located on the east side of the island, accessible via the famous Road to Hana, and is a favorite among the locals for its warm breezes and sounds of crashing waves that make it all the way to the campsites. Camp is only a short Read more...
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Haleakalā National Park
Spanning over 33,000 acres of land with over half designated as wilderness areas, Haleakalā National Park is located on Maui, an island so beautiful that you may want to take a permanent pau hana (the Hawaiian phrase for leisure time after work). The park is divided into two sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area.
The summit area includes the famous Haleakalā Crater, a mondo crater with numerous volcanic features, measuring 6.99 miles (11.25 km) across, 2.0 mi (3.2 km) wide, and 2,600 ft (790 m) deep. Visitors flock to the dormant Haleakalā Volcano for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Nearby Hosmer’s Grove is known for its diverse forest of alien trees. To visit the Kipahulu area, take a winding coastal road that yields access to dozens of pools, Waimoku Falls, and a glimpse of a protected rainforest that is lar
Spanning over 33,000 acres of land with over half designated as wilderness areas, Haleakalā National Park is located on Maui, an island so beautiful that you may want to take a permanent pau hana (the Hawaiian phrase for leisure time after work). The park is divided into two sections: the summit area and the coastal Kipahulu area.
The summit area includes the famous Haleakalā Crater, a mondo crater with numerous volcanic features, measuring 6.99 miles (11.25 km) across, 2.0 mi (3.2 km) wide, and 2,600 ft (790 m) deep. Visitors flock to the dormant Haleakalā Volcano for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Nearby Hosmer’s Grove is known for its diverse forest of alien trees. To visit the Kipahulu area, take a winding coastal road that yields access to dozens of pools, Waimoku Falls, and a glimpse of a protected rainforest that is largely closed to the public. Haleakala Observatory is a must-see for stargazers and amateur astronomers. Because it is above the tropical inversion layer, it has some of the best viewing conditions, and is the site of astrophysical experiments that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else on Earth.
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4 campgrounds in Haleakalā National Park
Located at 6,380 feet on the east end of the Wilderness valley at the base of a rainforest cliff, Palikū Campsite is accessed via a challenging 9. 3 mile hike on the Sliding Sands Trail, or a 10. 4 mile journey on Halemauʻu Trail. Frequent clouds and fog over the top of the cliffs behind Palikū may make you think Karl the Fog is vacationing on Mau Read more...
Set in the cooler and windier climes of Haleakala’s cloud belt, Hosmer Grove Campground is just below the 7,000 foot summit area. Camp is on a grassy area next to shrub land, and the alien-like forest of Hosmer Grove. This is an excellent spot to get up for an early hike (you’ll likely be awakened by animal and bird noises), on the self-guided nat Read more...
Hōlua Campsite is a wilderness camp at 6,940 feet in the native shrubland near Koʻolau Gap. It’s accessible by hiking 3. 7 miles down the Halemauʻu Trail or 7. 4 miles from the Sliding Sand Trailhead. You will need a permit to camp here and water is non-potable, so it’s best to carry in what you’ll need. The weather is unpredictable and temperatur Read more...
One of two car accessible campgrounds in the park, Kipahulu Campground sits on a grassy area just above the ocean. It’s located on the east side of the island, accessible via the famous Road to Hana, and is a favorite among the locals for its warm breezes and sounds of crashing waves that make it all the way to the campsites. Camp is only a short Read more...
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