Kapalaoa Cabin
The Kapalaoa Cabin sits at an elevation of 7,250 feet, 5.5 miles down the Keonehe'ehe'e Trail or 7.3 miles from Halemau'u Trailhead.
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Kapalaoa Cabin Details
The Kapalaoa Cabin sits at an elevation of 7,250 feet, 5.5 miles down the Keonehe'ehe'e Trail or 7.3 miles from Halemau'u Trailhead, at the base of cliffs on the wilderness valley's south side. Hikers staying at this cabin will be treated to a view of brightly colored cinder cones, subalpine plants, and dramatic cliffs. During the spring and summer, it's possible to see or hear the endangered Hawaiian petrel, or 'ua'u, near the cliffs. There's no wilderness campsite here, so cabin-visitors will have the area to themselves. There are three rustic wilderness cabins available via reservation for overnight stays in Haleakala National Park. The cabins are accessible only by trail, and each person is limited to a three-night stay per 30-day period, with a maximum of two nights in one cabin. The maximum group size allowed at the cabins is 12 people. Hikers can make reservations up to 180 days in advance at [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov) or by calling 877-444-6777. Permits must be picked up at Headquarters Visitor Center between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day of the hike. Each of the three cabins costs a flat fee of $75 per night, regardless of the party size. Each cabin features limited amenities such as pit toilets and water nearby, although it's not potable and must be filtered or treated before drinking. Each cabin also has a wood-burning stove with limited firewood, a two-burner propane stove, cooking utensils and dishes, and 12 padded bunks. There is no electricity in the cabins.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kapalaoa Cabin
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0.5 mi away
Pu'u Maile
Pu'u Maile is a cinder cone on the central crater floor east of Kapalaoa Cabin.
0.8 mi away
Haleakala Crater
The summit area of Haleakala, while sometimes referred to as its crater, is actually a valley formed by erosion and periodically filled with lava flows.
1.0 mi away
Pu'u Naue
Pu'u Naue is a red-gray cinder cone on the floor of Haleakala Crater.
1.3 mi away
Halali'i
Halali'i is a greyish cinder cone that's easily visible from the Haleakala Visitor Center.
1.4 mi away
Ka Moa o Pele
The reddish Ka Moa o Pele cinder cone stands at a height of 7,680 feet.
