8.0km
Total Distance
310m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A dramatic hike in Haleakala National Park to an overlook of the vast volcanic crater. The trail crosses shrubland to the crater rim then descends switchbacks along a cliff. The view down into the colorful cinder cone landscape is otherworldly.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 3.7km
Surface
paved 75%, natural ground 25%

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate