HAWAII ◆ National Parks

Haleakalā, the trip.

A dormant 10,000-foot Maui volcano — sunrise above the clouds at the summit, then drop into the Kīpahulu coast for waterfalls and bamboo forest.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

A dormant 10,000-foot Maui volcano — sunrise above the clouds at the summit, then drop into the Kīpahulu coast for waterfalls and bamboo forest. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall

Trip length2–4 days

DifficultyModerate

PermitRequired for overnight

Pack the kit ◆ Trip-tested basics