Kalahaku Overlook
At an elevation of 9,324 feet, Kalahaku Overlook is a great spot for a sweeping view, but only if you're on the way down Haleakala.
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Kalahaku Overlook Details
At an elevation of 9,324 feet, Kalahaku Overlook offers sweeping views of the cinder cones along the summit rift zone, and on clear days it's possible to see Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, 85 and 100 miles to the south and southeast, respectively. You don't even need to leave the parking lot to enjoy the views, but a walk down a short path at the pullout provides a different perspective. Only stop here if you're on the way down Haleakala: drivers are asked not to try to turn into the overlook when they're ascending the road, as it's a dangerous curve and it can create traffic delays.
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