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Haleakala National Park
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PHOTOS |
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OVERVIEW |
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Stretching
across east Maui, Haleakala National Park is
home to Haleakala Crater, an active, but not
currently erupting volcano, and Maui's
highest peak. Rising over 10,000 feet above
sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can
be seen from just about any point on the
island. Haleakala means "House of the sun"
in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the
demigod Maui lassoed the sun itself from its
summit to slow the sun's journey across the
skies.
The park itself covers a range of natural
environments. You can travel atop the
highest peaks of Haleakala Crater and walk
above the clouds or you can hike across
richly colored landscapes, desolate deserts,
and untamed wilderness. As the park
stretches out to the coast nearer to sea
level, you can even visit lush tropical
areas full of waterfalls and streams.
Many visitors and locals wake up early to
drive up to Haleakala Crater to watch the
sunrise. On a clear morning, seeing the
sunrise from the summit of Haleakala is an
unforgettable experience. Perhaps just as
spectacular are Haleakala's sunsets and the
bright, starry skies revealed at night.
You can explore Haleakala at your own pace
by car, bike, or by foot. The long, winding
road to Haleakala National Park takes some
time to drive up, but is well worth the
effort. There are numerous hiking trails
that offer solitude and scenic vistas, while
guided hikes provide an expert's guidance
and insight. This is one of Maui's most
popular visitor attractions.
Park Headquarters Visitors Center: 7,000
feet above sea level, the Park Headquarters
Visitor Center is your first stop. This is
the perfect spot to learn about this
sprawling park.
Haleakala Visitor Center: At 9,740 feet, the
Haleakala Visitor Center is the best place
to watch the Haleakala sunrise.
Kipahulu Visitor Center: Pass Hana to access
the coastal Kipahulu Visitor Center. This
wilderness area is home to the beautiful
pools of Oheo Gulch. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/directions.htm |
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HIKING
& CAMPING INFORMATION |
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Click Here For Hiking |
Click Here For Camping |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm |
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