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Summit Building – Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Pan-STARRS

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Maui County

Summit Building – Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Pan-STARRS

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3.1

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Summit Building – Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Pan-STARRS

01:44

5.78km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Haleakalā Wilderness

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Start point

Parking

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979 m

Haleakalā

Highlight • Volcano

Haleakalā's summit currently resides ar 10,023-feet. It is believed that it once sat at 15k feet, but it is so heavy that the volcano is sinking into the earths crust. …

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981 m

Summit Building

Highlight • Summit

Freedom must be limitless above the clouds... :-)

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1.17 km

Lava waves

Highlight • Natural Monument

360 degree view from the top vantage point.

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2.65 km

Pā Ka'oao Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trail is located near the Visitor Center, and both of them are worth a visit. Breathtaking views of the crater!

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2.97 km

Haleakalā Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Visitor Center is a must-see. It will allow you to learn more about the mysticism of Haleakala, the house of the sun, and its importance for indigenous peoples. Large …

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3.10 km

Sliding Sands trailhead with a view of the observatory

Highlight • Trail

Getting up early to see the sunrise is particularly worthwhile. Important: Book your reservation on the National Park website well in advance and buy the Tri-Park Pass or the US Annual Pass in advance.

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3.40 km

Missing Summit — Geological Signpost

Highlight • Viewpoint

The summit of Haleakalā may look like the result of a volcanic explosion, but it was actually carved by natural erosion. This signpost explains the geology behind this phenomenon.

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3.64 km

Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail (Sliding Sands)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sliding Sands is the trail that takes you into the crater of the Haleakala volcano. The other name for this trail is Keonehe'ehe'e. This section is the most spectacular because it is panoramic. It offers you lunar views, at 360°.

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5.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

1.83 km

855 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.99 km

299 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,040 m)

Lowest point (2,880 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

12°C

57 %

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Summit Building – Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Pan-STARRS

Haleakalā

Summit Building

Lava waves

Pā Ka'oao Overlook

Haleakalā Visitor Center

Sliding Sands trailhead with a view of the observatory

Missing Summit — Geological Signpost

Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail (Sliding Sands)

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