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Haleakala National Park

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes, sub-tropical rain forest and the unforgettable experience of hiking the backcountry.
 
The sweeping view from the summit takes in this colorful field of cinder.

Summit Area (Mountain)

The journey to the summit of Haleakala brings you from coastal Maui, to the remote, native, high-elevation world protected by the park. Here on Maui's highest peak you find an island in the sky where the clouds spread out below you like a second layer of ocean. Cindercones, rare plants, native birds, and hiking trails await your discovery.
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Backpackers enjoy the Wilderness Area in the green sub-alpine shrubland.

Wilderness Area (Mountain)

Miles and miles of trails stretch out before the adventurous hiker. Choice range from minutes to days, and ecosystems range from arid to lush. If you come well-prepared for an overnight backpack trip you will not be disappointed - this is an area unlike any other.
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Waimoku falls dampens the nearby ferns with a constant mist of fresh water.

Kipahulu Area (Coastal)

Layers of history are laid out before you when you visit the Kipahulu Area along Maui's eastern coast. Enjoy the lush green environment as you explore the way the that people have interacted with the land here for hundreds of years. Cool freshwater falls and pools greet the hikers who revel in the tropical vistas at every turn.
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Visitor Impacts

Preserving Your Park Resources

Enjoy Haleakala National Park respectfully. Do not stack rocks, leave memorials or otherwise deface resources. Please stay on trail. Mahalo!
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Write to

PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768

Phone

Visitor Information
(808) 572-4400

Climate

Conditions vary dramatically based on the district of the park you visit.
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Communities Surrounding Haleakala National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Kula, HI (37 min. )
Hana, HI (38 min. ) Pop. 709
Pukalani, HI (45 min. ) Pop. 7,380
Makawao, HI (51 min. ) Pop. 6,327
Puunene, HI (57 min. )
Kahului, HI (59 min. ) Pop. 20,146
 Wailuku, HI (1 hr.  3 min. ) Pop. 12,296
Paia, HI (1 hr.  4 min. ) Pop. 2,499
Haiku, HI (1 hr.  7 min. )
Kihei, HI (1 hr.  8 min. ) Pop. 16,749
Lahaina, HI (1 hr.  23 min. ) Pop. 9,118
Kailua, HI (1 hr.  31 min. ) Pop. 36,513