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Contact Info
- Phone:
- 808-572-4400
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
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.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The park is open 24 hours a day. Park Headquarters Visitor Center (7000 ft/2134 m) - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Haleakala Visitor Center (9740 ft/2969 m) - 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kipahulu Visitor Center (sea level) - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Centers
Park Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakala Visitor Center, and Kipahulu Visitor Center are open daily and year round subject to staff availability (with the exception of Haleakala Visitor Center on December 25 and January 1).
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Haleakala National Park extends from the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit of Haleakala down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kipahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului.
To the Summit Area
Park headquarters and the 10,023 foot (3055m) summit can be reached from Kahului via Route 37 to 377 to 378. Driving time to the summit from Kahului is approximately 1.5 hours.
To the coastal area (Kipahulu)
Kipahulu is reached via Route 36 to 360 to 31. Driving time from Kahului is approximately 3 hours.