Haleakalā National Park, National park in Maui County, United States.
The park spans 33,265 acres across Maui island, featuring a dormant volcano that rises to 10,023 feet above sea level with diverse ecological zones.
The area gained national park status in 1961 after separating from Hawaii National Park, which originally combined Haleakala with Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes.
Native Hawaiians consider the summit sacred, as their traditional stories tell of the demigod Maui capturing the sun from this mountain to lengthen days.
Two distinct sections comprise the park: the summit area with Haleakala Crater accessed by a paved road, and the coastal Kipahulu region with different entry points.
The park contains more endangered species than any other U.S. national park, including the Silversword plant that grows exclusively in this volcanic environment.
Location: Maui County
Inception: July 1, 1961
Website: https://nps.gov/hale
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/hale
GPS coordinates: 20.72040,-156.15515
Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12
Haleakalā
9.9 km
United States Space Surveillance Network
10.8 km
Pan-STARRS
10.6 km
Haleakalā Observatory
10.2 km
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
10.3 km
Pipiwai Trail
12.1 km
Kahanu Garden
15 km
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope
10.7 km
Makahiku Falls
12.6 km
Faulkes Telescope North
10.8 km
Haleakalā Wilderness
1.5 km
Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
15.3 km
Ke'anae Arboretum
15 km
Crater Historic District
3.4 km
Loaloa Heiau
9.6 km
Hāmoa Beach
17.5 km
Waimoku Falls
11.2 km
Haleakalā Visitor Center
9.9 km
Park Headquarters Visitor Center
10.5 km
Honokalani Black Sand Beach
17.5 km
Piilanihale Heiau
15 km
Waipu
10.7 km
Mather Plaque in Haleakalā National Park
10.5 km
Kaihalulu Beach
18.3 km
Kapueokahi Beach
18.1 km
Leleiwi Overlook
8.1 km
Mokulau Beach
10.2 km
Paʻiloa Beach
17.5 kmReviews
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