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10 THINGS TO DO at Haleakala NATIONAL PARK

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Sunset at Kukui Bay 

Kukui Bay is a great spot to catch a sunset in Haleakala National Park. The bay is most easily accessed from the Kīpahulu Campground near the Pools of Oheo.

Spot a  Green Sea  Turtle

Green sea turtles are abundant on the island of Maui but are a bit tricky to spot in Haleakala National Park as there is limited space for them to come ashore inside park boundaries.

Pipiwai Banyan Tree

Estimated to be over 100 years old with branches that stretch over 60ft long this tree was the highlight of the hike for me.

Stargazing at the Crater

The stargazing here is world class. On a clear night, you can an unfathomable amount of stars.

Explore the Bamboo Forest

About 1 mile in the Pīpīwai Trail gives way to a boardwalk that cuts through the heart of a vast bamboo forest.

See the Pools of O'heo

Commonly referred to as the Seven Sacred Pools, this series of pools fed by cascading waterfalls is a widely popular tourist attraction.

Discover Waimoku Falls

Cascading some 400 feet down to the forest floor is the beautiful Waimoku Falls in the Kīpahulu area of the park.

Drive the Road to Hana

The Road to Hāna, also known as the Hāna Highway is a narrow, one-lane, winding, scenic road that takes drivers through some of the most beautiful areas of Hawaii.

Hike into Haleakala Crater

Most hiking is done via the Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail which travels all the way down to the crater floor. The multi-colored volcanic landscape is definitely worth exploring.

Haleakala Summit sunrise

From this area at sunrise or sunset you can take in some of the most spectacular views in the entire national park system.

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