Haleakalā National Park

National Park  ·  Hawaii

Location

Hawaii

Designation

National Park

Entrance fee

$30 / vehicle

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This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.

Things to do in Haleakalā

Haleakalā offers a range of activities for visitors in Hawaii:

When to visit & weather

On any given day, the temperatures in the park can range from a high of 80°F (27°C) in Kīpahulu to a low of 30°F (-1°C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can quickly replace warm sunshine. Weather in the high-elevation summit and wilderness areas of the park is highly unpredictable and changes often. Cool temperatures, intense solar radiation, and rapidly moving clouds are characteristic. On average, the temperature drops about 3°F for every 1,000 foot rise in elevation.

Getting to Haleakalā

Located on the island of Maui, Haleakalā National Park extends from the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit of Haleakalā down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kīpahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. There are no gas stations within the park.

Explore more national parks

Planning a bigger trip? Browse the full list of all 63 US national parks, or keep exploring:

• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
• Hot Springs National Park
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Isle Royale National Park