Halemau'u Trailhead
The Halemau'u Trailhead provides access to the Halemau'u Trail as well as connections to an 11-mile hike to the Keonehe'ehe'e Traihead and other trails.
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Halemau'u Trailhead Details
Located at the 7,790-foot level of Haleakala (north of the Lelewi Overlook and south of Park Headquarters Visitor Center), the Halemau'u Trailhead provides access to the Halemau'u Trail as well as connections to an 11-mile hike to the Keonehe'ehe'e Traihead, the Silversword Loop, and the Holua, Kapalaoa, and Paliku trails. If you want to just make a quick stop, hike the 1.1 miles to the valley overlook. There is parking and restrooms at the trailhead.
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Nearby Parks Around Halemau'u Trailhead
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Halemau'u Trailhead
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Halemau'u Trail
One of the most popular trails in Haleakala, the Halemau'u Trail runs 10.3 miles one-way from the Halemau'u Trailhead on the summit road to the Paliku Cabin.
0.6 mi away
Leleiwi Overlook
Heading up toward Haleakala's summit, visitors should pull into the parking lot on the right side of the road at mile 17.5 to visit Leleiwi Overlook.
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Holua Cabin
The Holua Cabin is the easiest of the park's three wilderness cabins to reach.
1.2 mi away
Hosmer Grove Campground
Auto-accessible Hosmer Grove Campground is on the way to the summit, on Haleakala's windy slopes.
1.3 mi away
Park Headquarters Visitor Center
The first stop for most visitors is the Park Headquarters Visitor Center.
