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Summit of Haleakala
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The Haleakala National Park ranges through 5 distinctly
different climates zones. The road to the Haleakala summit
holds the world record for climbing to the highest elevation
in the shortest disatnce (38 miles). The dormant volcano's
vast moonlike crater floor with its towering cindercones
is a geological wonder. From the 10,023 foot summit, the
Big Island of Hawaii can be seen.
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One mile inside the park is the Visitors
Center. In front of the Center, the Silversword can be viewed.
This is a threatened species of plant that only grows above
6,000 feet.. The plant can live for up to 50 years and blooming
ends its lifecycle.
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Sunrise viewing from the top of the
crater is a once-in-a -lifetime experience. Call in advance
for time of sunrise and weather conditions at the summit.
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Approximately 76 mile round-trip tour
of park starts at Kahului - allow 2.75 hours for driving
time alone
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Campgrounds are available FREE on a
first come basis
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Cabins in the crater are by reservation
only
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Summit temps are 30 degrees lower than
at beaches, dress warm
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For weather and sunrise information,
call 808-871-5054
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Admission to park: $10 per car, $5 per
bike, motorcycles, hikers
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Useful Information Continued:
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Effect of high elevation on pregnant
women, young children and persons with heart or respiratory
problems should be considered· Access for disabled
is provided at most stops
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No food or gas available in park
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Drive carefully and watch out for
bicyclists and cattle
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Descend volcano in low gear
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Stay on maintained trails to protect
plant and animal life
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PARK TOUR INFORMATION:
HOSMER GROVE -
½ mile from park entrance
* Elevation - 6,800 feet
* One of the best sites on Maui for bird watching
* Picnic areas
* Campgrounds
* Restrooms
PARK HEADQUARTERS -
1.2 miles from Hosmer Grove
* Elevation - 7,000 feet
* Silversward plant display
* Open 7:30am - 4pm
* Restrooms
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PARK TOUR INFORMATION:
LELEIWI OVERLOOK -
6.3 miles from Park Headquarters
* Elevation - 8,000 feet
* Excellent views
* If cloud conditions are right, the "Specter of the Broken"
can be seen here (a full circle rainbow around your own
shadow projected onto the clouds below you)
VISITOR CENTER -
3.2 miles from the Leleiwi Overlook
* Elevation - 9,745 feet
* Spectacular view
* Exhibits and information
* Open daily
* Restrooms
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PARK TOUR INFORMATION:
PUU ULAULA SUMMIT -
0.6 miles from Visitor Center
* Elevation - 10,023 feet
* View of the summit of the volcano
* Hiking trails
* 3 cabins in the valley
* Site of Haleakala Observatory (not open to the public)
KALAHAKU OVERLOOK -
2.6 miles from Summit
* Elevation - 9,324 feet
* Great view
* Silversword plants can be seen across from the first parking
lot
* Restrooms |
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DIRECTIONS:
Take Upper Kula Highway, turn left on Crater Road and go to
the top. The drive to the top takes approximately one hour.
One mile beyond the National Park 'Ahinahina Entrance Station
is the National Park Visitor Center where you can obtain information
about the park's resources, services and activities. |
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