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Sunset & Sunrise Guide

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HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK (PAGE 1 OF 3)

One of Maui’s biggest attractions is the Halekala National Park. This dormant volcano (non-active) is know to be

the “quietest places on earth” due to its remote location. The summit (Pu’u’ula’ula) soars more than 10,000ft

above sea level and it is easy to see why so many visitor go to this National Park. Haleakala literally translates

into the “house of the rising sun” in the Hawaiian language and as many guests will say, seeing the sun rise here

is one of the most breath taking experiences. We wanted to share a little more information with you about this

incredible attraction along with some things to expect when you visit during different times of the day.

Weather - Due to high elevation, the weather here changes quickly and we do recommend that guests are

prepare accordingly for ranging temperatures and conditions at all times. Usually temperatures are about 30

degrees different at the summit of Haleakala compared to the beach towns. Often times the summit area will be

quite windy during the early morning and evening hours and the day time hours are usually calmer. When driv-

ing at Haleakala, we do recommend to take your time and be aware of the changing conditions. The elevation

between 7,000ft and 9,000ft will often have cloud coverage directly on the road. Drive carefully!

What To Bring - Guests should always be prepared for a variety of changes include wind, rain, sunshine, and

chilly temperatures. We recommend to have a few different layers of clothes available to you are at Haleakala

National Park including jacket. Don’t forget ample water and snacks as there are not stores found in the park.

Additionally you may wish to bring sunblock or hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Places to Visit - From the National Park entrance, guests will have about 30 minutes further of driving to the

actual summit, though there are some scenic places to stop at (pull overs and parking lots) to take pictures or just

to visit. The Ranger’s Station is typically open from 8am—345pm (daily) in which will have great information

about the National Park including plant and wildlife information. One of our favorite overlooks on the way up to

the summit is Leleiwi Overlook. This 1/4 mile long trail is beautiful to visit to see into the crater.







Haleakala Sunrise - During the sunrise, guests will see a spectacular display of colors as the sun rises from

beneath the cloud layer. Many guests will drive to the summit to see the sunrise and we do recommend arriving

45 minutes before the sunrise time to ensure you can locate parking and find a nice place to observe the sunrise.

As beautiful as this is, temperatures can be around freezing point with gusty winds. We like to recommend to

have a jacket and dress in warm clothes for this trip. It does take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to travel from

Kahului to the top of the Haleakala pending on conditions. Please drive carefully! Tours are also available.

Haleakala Sunset - Guests will be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset from the summit when conditions are

clear. It is quite common for there to be cloud build as the day goes along and at times seeing the sunset from

the summit can be hit or miss for this reason. Conditions during the evening are similar to sunrise and you

should always anticipate cold temperatures and gusty winds. Sunset tours are available for those interested.

Napa’o ‘Ana o Ka Lā (sunset) and Puka ‘Ana o Ka Lā (sunset) Times:

Date Sunrise Sunset

Jan 1 6:56am 6:00pm

Jan 15 6:58am 6:10pm

Feb 1 6:55am 6:21pm

Feb 15 6:48am 6:29pm

Mar 1 6:39am 6:35pm

Mar 15 6:27am 6:40pm

April 1 6:12am 6:49pm

April 15 6:00am 6:49pm

Date Sunrise Sunset

May 1 5:50am 6:55pm

May 15 5:42am 7:01pm

June 1 5:38am 7:08pm

June 15 5:38am 7:12pm

July 1 5:41am 7:16pm

July 15 5:46am 7:15pm

Aug 1 5:52am 7:09pm

Aug 15 5:57am 7:01pm

Date Sunrise Sunset

Sept 1 6:02am 6:49pm

Sept 15 6:10am 6:33pm

Oct 1 6:20am 6:19pm

Oct 15 6:38am 6:06pm

Nov 1 6:20am 5:55pm

Nov 15 6:28am 5:49pm

Dec 1 6:38am 5:47pm

Dec 15 6:47am 5:50pm







Haleakala Daytime - Guests can expect less wind and warmer temperatures (50-70 degrees) along with

spectacular views into the crater during the daytime and it is common that you can see the clouds rolling into the

crater. Additionally to the spectacular colors of the earth, guests have the opportunity to see the entire island of

Maui along with neighboring islands including the Big Island of Hawai’i!

Hiking at Haleakala - For those guests looking to go hiking, there are many great places to check out re-

gardless if you are an avid hiker or not. Most of trails found at Haleakala are rather lengthy (several miles each

leg), though guests will often hike partially down in to the crater and return. It is about 4 miles from the Summit

down to the Haleakala Crater floor. For those guests looking for a shorter hike, one of the best views is on the

1/4 mile long trail at the Leleiwi Overlook. Don’t miss out on our Hiking Guide to Maui.

Tips When Visiting Haleakala - It is easy to see why so many people are fascinated by Haleakala. With

soaring summits, scenic overlooks, and spectacular colors, it is a very special place. Here are some tips to take to

help you enjoy the most of the Haleakala National Park:

Drive slowly through the National Park. In addition to tight turns, there is endangered wildlife found here.

Take your time when walking around. The air is very thin at 10,000ft elevation!

Bring a camera to capture this incredible Maui attraction

Use the address 30,000 Haleakala Highway, Kula HI 96790 on your GPS (add 30 minutes to reach summit)

There is a $15 entrance fee to access the National Park (subject to change).

Always bring warm layers of clothes as temperature change quickly here!

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