Hikes and walks (6)
| Hike | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 to 2 Hours · All year · No pets |
| 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. This hike is extremely strenuous and should only be undertaken by individuals who are equipped for a wilderness environment. | 7 to 9 Hours · All year · No pets |
| 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 to 60 Minutes · All year · No pets |
| Moderate Hike to the Crater Edge | Meander through native shrubland to glimpse rare forest birds and a variety of plants found only in Hawaiʻi. | 1 to 2 Hours · All year · No pets |
| 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. Be prepared for a hot hike and carry water, a snack, and sun prote | 1 Hour · All year · No pets |
| 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 · All year · No pets |
Other things to do (3)
| Activity | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger | Complete activities featuring the plants, animals, and history of Haleakalā to earn your Junior Ranger badge! | 1 to 2 Hours · All year · Pets with limits |
| 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 to 4 Hours · All year · Pets with limits · Reservation needed · Fee |
| 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. | No pets |
Before you set out
Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.
Sources
- National Park Service: things to do in Haleakalā National Park (Data API, public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.