Pu'u'ula'ula
Pu'u'ula'ula is the highest point on Haleakala -- in other words, the real "summit" of the volcano.
Plan Around Pu'u'ula'ula
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Pu'u'ula'ula Details
Pu'u'ula'ula is the highest point on Haleakala -- in other words, the real "summit" of the volcano. Though it stands at 10,023 feet, the summit (and the rest of Haleakala) is slowly shrinking under the force of erosion. Hawaiian for "Red Hill," Pu'u'ula'ula looms above the park's summit parking lot and features an observation building with a wraparound deck -- ideal for watching Haleakala's famous sunrises.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pu'u'ula'ula
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0.3 mi away
Keonehe'ehe'e Trailhead
The Keonehe'ehe'e Trailhead is adjacent to the Haleakala Visitor Center near the park summit and marks the beginning of the Keonehe'ehe'e (Sliding Sands) Trail.
0.3 mi away
Keonehe'ehe'e (Sliding Sands) Trail
The Keonehe'ehe'e Trail, better known by its English name, Sliding Sands, is one of the most spectacular hiking trails in Haleakala National Park.
0.3 mi away
Haleakala Observatory
Whether your an amateur with a telescope or a professional astronomer, the summit of Haleakala is one of the best places in the world to observe the heavens.
0.4 mi away
Pa Ka'oao (White Hill) Trail
The Pa Ka'oao (White Hill) Trail is a quick 0.6-mile walk that rewards you with outstanding views.
0.4 mi away
Haleakala Visitor Center
The compact Haleakala Visitor Center is the ranger station located closest to the summit, at an elevation of 9,740 feet above sea level.
