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Halemau‘u (Switchback) Trailhead

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Halemau‘u (Switchback) Trailhead

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  • Location: Maui County, United States

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    March 4, 2023

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    The Halemau'u Trail leads from the shrubland at the rim of the Haleakalā crater down a steep switchback into the volcanic wonderland. Hikers can choose between a 2.2 mile out-and-back that leads to the crater rim, a 7.5 mile out-and-back to Hōlua Cabin in the crater, or the strenuous 12.5 mile Silversword Loop to Bottomless Pit and Pele's Pot.
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    Elevation 2,360 m

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