Haleakalā Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Maui County, Hawaii.
The wilderness region spans 24,719 acres across Haleakala mountain, containing both volcanic desert terrain and dense cloud forest sections at different elevations.
The area received federal wilderness designation in 1976, protecting native ecosystems within Haleakala National Park as part of broader conservation efforts.
Native Hawaiian culture recognizes this mountain as the place where demigod Maui captured the sun to extend daylight hours for island residents.
Visitors require advance reservations through Recreation.gov to access the wilderness campsites at Paliku and Holua, with permits costing eight dollars per night.
The wilderness zone harbors numerous endemic species, including the Haleakala silversword plant that grows exclusively on this volcanic mountain.
Location: Maui County
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 20.71556,-156.16889
Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:44
Haleakalā
8.5 km
United States Space Surveillance Network
9.3 km
Haleakalā National Park
1.5 km
Pan-STARRS
9.1 km
Haleakalā Observatory
8.8 km
Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory
19.3 km
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
8.8 km
Pipiwai Trail
13.2 km
Kahanu Garden
16.5 km
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope
9.2 km
Makahiku Falls
13.6 km
Faulkes Telescope North
9.3 km
Kaumahina State Wayside Park
17.7 km
Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
16.8 km
Ke'anae Arboretum
15.6 km
Crater Historic District
1.9 km
Loaloa Heiau
9.8 km
Waimoku Falls
12.3 km
Haleakalā Visitor Center
8.4 km
Park Headquarters Visitor Center
9.5 km
Piilanihale Heiau
16.5 km
Waipu
10.4 km
Hōlua Campground
5.8 km
Hosmer Grove Campground
9.3 km
Mather Plaque in Haleakalā National Park
9.5 km
Kīpahulu Campground
14.4 km
Leleiwi Overlook
7 km
Mokulau Beach
10.5 kmReviews
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