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Things to do in Haleakalā

The National Park Service lists 9 things to do at Haleakalā National Park. 8 have no extra fee, 8 need no reservation, and 2 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (9) Hiking (6)Junior Ranger Program (1)Cultural Demonstrations (1)Gift Shop and Souvenirs (1)

Enjoy the Sunrise

Start your day at the top of Haleakalā. With an advance sunrise reservation, visitors can await the dawn from any of four lookouts leading to the summit.

2-4 Hours Year-round Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed

Cultural Demonstrations

A trail leads down into a colorful volcanic valley.
Photo: NPS Photo

Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's Crater

Enter the park's Wilderness on the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and take a moderate out-and-back hike partway down the windswept cinder slope. This is among the most popular hikes in the park thanks to its unbeatable crater views.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Hiking

A canopy of bamboo rises from the left and right blocking out the blue sky above.
Photo: NPS

Moderate Hike up to the Bamboo Forest

Listen to the sounds of the bamboo forest as the towering stalks creak, clack, and clang along the Pīpīwai Trail! Pick up the trail to the left of the Kīpahulu Visitor Center. The hike is 1 mile (1.6 km) round trip with an average hiking time of 1 hour.

1 Hour Year-round

Hiking

A bookstore with shelves of books, bottles, and plush animals
Photo: NPS Photo

Shopping

The HPPA operates three bookstores at Haleakalā National Park and they are located at Park Headquarters, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and Kīpahulu Visitor Center. The HPPA also maintains an online bookstore.

Gift Shop and Souvenirs

A path with a railing leads to an overlook next to a deep volcanic valley
Photo: NPS Photo

Short Hike to Leleiwi Overlook

Take a short .3 mile (.5 km) roundtrip walk out to Leleiwi Overlook. Pass native plants on your way to a spectacular view of the crater and the Koʻolau Gap.

30-60 Minutes Year-round

Hiking

White waters fall over a cliff surrounded by verdant trees.
Photo: NPS

Short Hike to Makahiku Falls

Golden light. Verdant forests. White waters. View Makahiku Falls from the Pīpīwai Trail in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park.

1 Hour Year-round

Hiking

A hiker walks a trail between two red and yellow cinder cones.
Photo: NPS Photo

Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor

Experienced hikers can "thru" hike the crater from Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trailhead, across the crater floor, and out to Halemauʻu Trailhead.

7-9 Hours Year-round

Hiking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Haleakalā. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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