{"id":15347,"date":"2014-05-23T07:16:20","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T07:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=15347"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:00:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:00:07","slug":"haleakala-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/usa\/haleakala-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Haleakala National Park in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Haleakal\u0101<\/a>

Haleakal\u0101 National Park in Maui, Hawai\u02bbi.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Haleakala National Park, located on the island of Maui, is home to a giant shield volcano. The Haleakal\u0101 volcano is 10,023 ft (3055 m) high. It is, in fact, the highest peak on Maui and the third highest in the state. The word Haleakala means the “house of the sun” in the Hawaiian language. A local legend states that a demigod Maui trapped the sun in the basin of the mountain, to make the day last longer. Presently, the park serves as a popular tourist destination. The highest summits of the park can be accessed by hiking or horseback riding. The park profuse with tropical areas rich in waterfalls and streams. The Haleakala Visitor Center is the best place to watch the sunrise. Equally incomparable is the night sky, as visible from the summit. On your tour, you may encounter Nene (Hawaiian goose).<\/p>\n

The park has been divided into three regions<\/p>\n

Summit Area:<\/strong> The landscape of the park is richly colored and visually expansive. You may do hiking, sky watching, camping, or take part in the guided activities in this area.<\/p>\n

Wilderness Area:<\/strong> This is a striking landscape sprawling across about 24,719 acres. For lodging, the park offers two hinterland campgrounds, two nearby campgrounds, and three boondocks cabins along the trail. The panoramic landscape shows different hues ranging from brown to red cinder to green. The silence of the night is broken by the occasional cry of the seabirds. The star-studded sky steals your heart away. The area can be reached via two trailheads: Halemau\u02bbu Trailhead (located at 8,000 feet), and Keonehe\u02bbehe\u02bbe (or Sliding Sands) located close to the summit at 9,740 feet.<\/p>\n

K\u012bpahulu Area:<\/strong> It offers splendid ocean vistas, waterfalls, and Hawaiian cultural experience. Drive 12 miles on the Hana highway to reach the K\u012bpahulu Area.<\/p>\n

Do not forget to bring a hat, a pair of sunglasses, and sunblock lotion for protection from the sun. Wear hiking shoes for a comfortable tour. Also, bring along pants, jacket, rain gear, and a poncho, for protection against unexpected cold\/ wet weather. As there is no provision of food in the park, you must carry your food and water bottles. If you wish to spend a night at the park do bring mosquito repellent.<\/p>\n

Safety Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n