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Haleakala National ParkColorful cindercones are one feature in the Summit Area of the park.
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Haleakala National Park

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 of adventure amid stark volcanic landscapes, sub-tropical rain forest and the unforgettable experience of hiking the backcountry.
 
The sweeping view from the summit takes in this colorful field of cinder.

Summit Area (Mountain)

The journey to the summit of Haleakala brings you from coastal Maui, to the remote, native, high-elevation world protected by the park. Here on Maui's highest peak you find an island in the sky where the clouds spread out below you like a second layer of ocean. Cindercones, rare plants, native birds, and hiking trails await your discovery.
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Backpackers enjoy the Wilderness Area in the green sub-alpine shrubland.

Wilderness Area (Mountain)

Miles and miles of trails stretch out before the adventurous hiker. Choice range from minutes to days, and ecosystems range from arid to lush. If you come well-prepared for an overnight backpack trip you will not be disappointed - this is an area unlike any other.
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Waimoku falls dampens the nearby ferns with a constant mist of fresh water.

Kipahulu Area (Coastal)

Layers of history are laid out before you when you visit the Kipahulu Area along Maui's eastern coast. Enjoy the lush green environment as you explore the way the that people have interacted with the land here for hundreds of years. Cool freshwater falls and pools greet the hikers who revel in the tropical vistas at every turn.
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Write to

PO Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768

Phone

Visitor Information
(808) 572-4400

Climate

Conditions vary dramatically based on the district of the park you visit.
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Did You Know?
The three Wilderness Cabins at Haleakala National Park, built of redwood in the 1930s by the CCC, are a popular lodging option for overnight hikers - but must be reserved in advance!
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Last Updated: March 18, 2008 at 17:28 EST