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Maui,HI
(25 mi.)
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(62 mi.)
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(106 mi.)
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(118 mi.)
Kauai,HI
(226 mi.)

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By Kim Lipker

Haleakala National Park slices up volcanic Mt. Haleakala, a dramatic scurry to the clouds from sea level to 10,000 feet over a distance of 35 miles. The environment changes rapidly and dramatically with the altitude, from subtropical rainforest at sea level to subalpine desert in the crater.
At this park on the island of Hawaii, you can see rare Hawaiian forest birds. Haleakala is the Hawaiian name for the "house of the sun." Many visitors do no realize that this park is also a part of the East Maui volcano. The summit area of Haleakala is where the demigod, Maui, snared the sun and forced it to a slow journey across the sky.
Haleakala National Park has wilderness campsites and cabins located on strenuous trails at high elevations. All require permits, and some require an additional fee and reservation lottery. There are also two drive-up campgrounds in Hosmer Grove and Kipahulu areas of the park. Take a minute to consider how your experience in Maui could be enhanced by even one night here, away from your beach resort. It's quite an amazing experience, actually.
The magnificent summit area can be experienced by car. This is the only place in the world where you can drive on a paved road from sea level to higher than 10,000 feet in less than 38 miles. Switchbacks on the map of the Summit District give a sense of the steepness of this climb. You can make it in an hour and a half, but you'll want to stop, and stop, and stop.

Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park slices up volcanic Mt. Haleakala, a dramatic scurry to the clouds from sea level to 10,023 feet over a distance of 35 miles. The environment changes rapidly and dramatically with the altitude, from subtropical rainforest at sea level to subalpine desert in the crater. Every inch of the park makes for extraordinary exploration: A full 19,270 of Haleakala National Park's 28,655 acres are wilderness.Read More

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Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Hotel

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3850 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea96753

Distance: 18.9 mi.
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Haleakala Wilderness Cabins - Hotel

Haleakala National Park
Maui

Distance: 7.4 mi.
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Travaasa Hana - Hotel

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5031 Hana Highway
Hana96713

Distance: 11.1 mi.
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Airports

Major Airports near Haleakala National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Maui Kahului Airport	22.7map
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport	68.4map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport	123.0map

Other Smaller Airports near Haleakala National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport	57.5map
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport	98.9map

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Honolulu (HNL) to Maui (OGG)	$142
Oakland (OAK) to Maui (OGG)	$516
Sacramento (SAC) to Maui (OGG)	$522
Portland, OR (PDX) to Maui (OGG)	$530
San Diego (SAN) to Maui (OGG)	$650

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