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Visiting Haleakala National Park, HI


What will captivate you most about Haleakala National Park is the sheer diversity of the surroundings. Hike the trails toward the summit of Haleakala and witness the vast range of colors and vegetation along the path from coastal Maui to the top of the world. You will pass through bamboo forest and cinder desert, see an entire palette of color painted across the sculpted landscapes. Explore the low-lying Kipahulu Area on the coast and discover a magical world of freshwater pools and waterfalls.

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Waimoku Falls Trail

21 Nov 2009

We took the very long ride from Lahaina past Hana to take this hike. The first 1/2 mile to the smaller Makahiku falls is very strenuous. It's not easy to find and you have to take an unmarked trail...more

Haleakala Crater

4 of 5 stars
Falls Church, Virginia
14 Nov 2009

We decided to watch the sunrise at the summit of the Haleakala Crater on our second to last day in Maui. I would say that this should definitely be on your "to do" list if visiting Maui and you have...more

Haleakala Crater

5 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
9 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Wow.......there are no words. We had decided long before arriving that we would do the sunset at the crater. We were happy with our choice. Thanks to advice from reviews here we were dressed...more

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Please review my itinerary 02 November 2009, 3 replies
Kula and Haleakala? 28 October 2009, 2 replies
Crater for sunrise, breakfast, ziplining at 8:30am possible? 15 October 2009, 9 replies
Enough time for Haleakala sunrise & make a 10:25am flight? 19 August 2009, 18 replies
Vans to Haleakala 09 August 2009, 4 replies
Haleakala Fashion Wear 13 September 2009, 2 replies
Driving distance from Honua Kai resort and spa to park ? 15 October 2009, 7 replies
Haleakala on a Bike? 11 August 2009, 54 replies
Hiking on our own 26 August 2009, 2 replies
driving to Haleakala National Park 05 October 2009, 4 replies
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