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Operating HoursHaleakala National Park is open for visitors year-round, every day of the year.
Haleakala National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Haleakala National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Haleakala National Park
Use this Haleakala National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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Driving DirectionsAlthough the two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, visitors can reach both from Kahului.
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Food and ShoppingThe Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association operates three bookstores, but there are no restaurants or food available inside Haleakala National Park.
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Cell Phone ServiceCell phone service throughout the park is spotty at best and non-existent in most locations, so plan accordingly.
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RestroomsPark Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakala Visitor Center, and Kipahulu Visitor Center all have restrooms which are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
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ParkingParking is plentiful at Haleakala's three visitor centers, although it can be an issue at sunrise or sunset -- especially at sunrise.
Learn About the Park
OverviewYou cannot experience Maui without taking in Haleakala: this massive, dormant shield volcano comprises 3/4 of the landmass of the idyllic Hawaiian island.
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WeatherWeather can range widely within the park, considering its two very different environments.
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SafetyHaleakala National Park is a challenging, remote landscape, and visitors are responsible for their own safety.
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Auto TouringThere are two main driving routes for Haleakala National Park, the route to the volcano's summit and the coastal road in the Kipahulu District.
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Sunrise and SunsetThe name Haleakala means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, and there's no more sublime spot on Maui to witness either a sunrise or a sunset than atop the volcano's 10,000-foot summit.
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Scenic ViewsIf there's one thing Haleakala National Park is known for, it's amazing views.
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HistoryHaleakala National Park was originally part of Hawaii National Park, which was created in 1916 and included Mauna Loa and Kilauea on the Big Island.
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PicnickingThe only picnic areas at Haleakala National Park are in the park's two campgrounds.
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BicyclingDespite being over 10,000 feet high, the summit of Haleakala does attract its share of intrepid bikers.
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WildlifeNative wildlife in Haleakala today is limited to a number of endangered bird species.
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CampingThere are two drive-in campgrounds and two primitive wilderness campsites available in Haleakala.
