Things to do in Haleakalā National Park

What is worth your time in Haleakalā National Park

• Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) TrailDo not miss

  The trail descends into the volcanic crater among cinder cones, silence, and otherworldly high-elevation terrain.

  Hike · 5 hr4.9

• Haleakalā Visitor CenterDo not miss

  The summit visitor center area is the classic place to watch sunrise above the clouds and study crater views.

  Viewpoint · 2 hr4.8

• Pīpīwai TrailDo not miss

  The lush trail climbs past banyan, bamboo forest, and waterfalls to the dramatic Waimoku Falls viewpoint.

  Hike · 3.3 hr4.8

• Red Hill SummitDo not miss

  The highest point in the park offers broad summit panoramas, sunset color, and an excellent sunrise alternative.

  Viewpoint · 1.1 hr

• Kūloa Point Trail

  The short coastal loop visits cultural sites, ocean views, and overlooks near the ʻOheʻo stream area.

  Hike · 45 min5

• Pā Kaʻoao Trail

  A short climb beside the visitor center gives a fast crater view with less commitment than Sliding Sands.

  Hike · 45 min5

• Hosmer Grove Trail

  This short cloud-forest loop is one of the best places to look for native forest birds at lower summit elevation.

  Hike · 1 hr4.9

• Kalahaku Overlook

  The overlook peers into the crater and is one of the best places to notice silverswords when in bloom.

  Viewpoint · 33 min4.9

• Halemauʻu Trail

  This route drops through switchbacks into the crater wilderness with sweeping views and a quieter feel than Sliding Sands.

  Hike · 5.5 hr4.8

• Leleiwi Overlook

  This short overlook stop frames crater walls, cloud movement, and excellent light without the summit crowd.

  Viewpoint · 33 min4.8

• Pools of ʻOheʻo

  The stream pools and ocean-edge landscape are central to the Kīpahulu experience even when water access is closed.

  Viewpoint · 45 min4.6

• Kīpahulu Visitor Center

  The remote visitor center is the best indoor orientation point for trail, stream, cultural, and road conditions.

  Ranger Program · 45 min4.5

• Haleakalā Highway

  The climb from Upcountry Maui to the summit crosses major climate zones and works as a memorable low-effort experience.

  Scenic Drive · 2.5 hr

• Stargazing at Red Hill Summit

  Clear summit nights can offer exceptional stars above the cloud layer when weather cooperates.

  Stargazing · 1.4 hr

And 1 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.