The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else Haleakalā national park is a national park of the united states located on the island of maui, hawaii Named after haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi 134.6 km 2), [1] of which 24,719 acres (38.6 sq mi 100.0 km 2) is a wilderness area [3] the land was designated a national park in 1976 and its boundaries expanded in 2005
A scenic national park known as the “house of the sun” where Upcountry maui to the southeastern coast towering over the island of maui and visible from just about any point, haleakalā crater is a force of nature in every sense At 10,023 feet above sea level, this dormant volcano is the stage for a breathtaking range of landscapes—and skyscapes Haleakalā means house of the sun. To say haleakala national park is impressive would do it a great injustice Spanning a huge swath of land across maui’s southeastern region, haleakala is home to the highest peak on maui, at 10,023 feet
Discover everything you need to plan your trip to haleakalā national park on maui Explore sunrise tips, hiking trails, cultural sites, camping, and top photo spots in this complete visitor guide.
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