|
HALEAKALA
NATIONAL PARK
P. O. Box 369 Makawao, HI 96768
Tel. (808) 572-4400 (open 24 hours per day, all year)
Haleakala National Park consists of 28,655 acres of which
19,270 are wilderness. The park preserves the outstanding
volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala rising
to 10,023-foot elevation and protects the unique and fragile
ecosystems of the Kipahulu Valley, the scenic pools along
Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species. Extensive
network of hiking trails.
Visitors are required to obtain a permit at Park
Headquarters before entering the crater wilderness on an
overnight trip; day-use visitors may sign in at the trail
heads. Park trails within the Crater District range from an
elevation of 10,000 feet at the summit to 3,800 feet in
Kaupo Gap. Visitors should recognize that at these
elevations one may tire quickly and the return journey can
be difficult and intensified by quick change of weather.
Call for information or visit their site.
Hosmers Grove Campground
Hosmer Grove Campground is often cool, windy or rainy. There
are a few tables and grills, potable water and chemical
toilets. Maximum occupancy is 50 people.
Paliku & Holua Campgrounds
Wilderness Campgrounds at Paliku and Holua have pit toilets,
and a limited non-potable water supply. Water must be
treated before drinking. You will have to carry your water
in times of drought. No open fires are permitted. Maximum
occupancy is 25 people in each campground.
The more accessible site, Holua
sits in a shrubland at the top of Ko'olau Gap, 4 miles down
the Halemau'u Trail.
Located at the base of a rainforest cliff, Paliku is reached
via a strenuous 10-mile hike from the Sliding Sands
trailhead.
Cabins
Holua The most accessible site, Holua sits in a shrubland at
the top of Ko'olau Gap, 4 miles down the Halemau'u Trail.
Kapalaoa Isolated in the cinder desert, Kapalaoa is 6 miles
down the Sliding Sands Trail.
Paliku Located at the base of a rainforest cliff, Paliku is
reached via a strenuous 10-mile hike from the Sliding Sands
trailhead.
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, each
cabin has a wood burning stove, cooking utensils and dishes,
12 padded bunks, pit toilets, and limited water and
firewood. There is no electricity. Water must be treated. In
times of drought, all cookware will be removed and you will
need to carry all of your water in with you.
LOTTERY FOR CABIN RESERVATIONS Since cabin requests far
outnumber available spots, a monthly lottery is held for
reservations. Cabins are rented to only ONE group per night.
Only one requirest PER GROUP is accepted. To enter each
monthly lottery, your legibly written request must be
received 2 months prior to the first day of the month for
which you are requesting a reservation. For example: to
request a date in May, your request must be received before
March 1. A separate request is needed for each month. To
increase your chances of winning, be flexible with dates
requested. Most requests are for weekend or holiday nights,
and summer months are the busiest. You will be notified in
writing only if you have won a reservation. A waiting list
is NOT maintained. Calls regarding cabin cancellations and
vacancies are ONLY accepted between 1-3 pm daily. A credit
card (MasterCard or Visa) is required to secure a
cancellation date by phone. You may also check on
cancellations in person. Mail your entry early; we are not
responsible for late or misdirected mail. NO phone or fax
requests are accepted.
CABIN FEE SYSTEM Permits are paid for and issued in advance.
Full payment must be received by the Park 3 weeks prior to
your reservation or it will be canceled. NO REFUNDS or
changes can be made to the permit after the 3 week deadline.
A signed Cabin Use Agreement must be submitted with your
fees. Your permit will be mailed to you when your fees are
received, or you can pick it up at Park Headquarters. The
cabin fee for 1-6 people is $40 per night for the group. The
fee for 7-12 people is $80 per night. You should pay for the
maximum group size you anticipate as NO CHANGES can be made
after the 3 week deadline.
KIPAHULU /
OHEO GULCH HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK Kipahulu
"The Seven Sacred Pools"
Located on Highway 360E about 30-45 minuets past Hana town.
A series of beautiful streams and pools beginning in a rain
forest and ending at the sea. Swim with caution. Danger of
flash floods. Call ranger station for information on hike to
Makahiku Falls (0.75 mile/25 minutes one-way) and Waimoku
Falls (4 miles/2 hours one-way). Drive-in campground.
The Seven Pools Campground can be warm, wet, and breezy with
mosquitoes and passing showers. NO WATER is available; bring
drinking water with you. There are a few tables and grills,
and chemical toilets. Maximum occupancy is 100 people.
Permit Camping is allowed
on a first-come, first-served basis in designated areas
only. There is no fee. Permits are required for the
wilderness campgrounds and must be obtained the day of the
trip at Park Headquarters between 8 am and 3 p.m. No permit
is required for either Hosmer Grove or Kipahulu Campground.
|
|
POLIPOLI SPRING STATE
RECREATION AREA
Kula Forest Reserve,
Kula
Miles of hiking trails at 6,200 foot
elevation through a magical misty forest. Free admission.
Park is always open unless weather conditions are very
severe. Sample hike: Redwood Trail (1.7 mile/1 hour
round-trip).
9.7 miles upland from Kula on Waipoli Road off Kekaulike
Avenue (Highway 377); 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended.
Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of Kula
forest. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve,
including through a forest reminiscent of the conifer
forests of the Pacific Northwest coast. Sweeping views of
Central and West Maui, Kaho'olawe, Moloka'i and Lana'i in
clear weather.Pig and seasonal bird hunting. Nights are
generally cold; winter nights frequently have below freezing
temperatures. No campground showers. 10.0 acres |
