Haleakala National Park: Halemauu Trail

Haleakala National Park: Halemauu Trail

Take a crash course in vulcanology as you hike into a giant dormant volcano on this exotic 5.2-mile out-and-back on the island of Maui.

Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	26 Sep 2007 9:49:35 PM
Activity:	Hiking ActivitySearchHiking
State:	Hawaii (HI)
Distance:	5.2 mi (Change units)
Elevation:	Total Gain: 989 ft Total Loss: 2315 ft Net Change: -1326 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Hawaii, Haleakala National Park, Kula
Rating:	2 rating(s) Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: From Kahului, take Haleakala Hwy. (becomes Crater Rd.) for 28.3 miles into park. Stop @ Halemauu trailhead.

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HMT01

Dist: 2.64 mi	Points: 215	Calories: none
Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Halemauu Trail

Points of Interest

HMT001

Location: 20.752560°, -156.228607°
From Kahului, take Haleakala Hwy. (becomes Crater Rd.) for 28.3 miles into park. Stop @ Halemauu trailhead.

HMT002

Location: 20.753412°, -156.226151°
Keep NE

HMT003

Location: 20.755697°, -156.222275°
Straight @ 3-way with Supply Trail (staying on Halemauu Trail); first view over the blown-out side of the massive volcano that forms more than 75 percent of the island

HMT004

Location: 20.755751°, -156.218964°
Crest volcanic lip (superb views) then start switchbacking 1,000 ft. to the crater floor

HMT005

Location: 20.755741°, -156.215027°
Pass cliff bands of jagged and scissor-sharp black lava (careful not to slash your hiking shoes)

HMT006

Location: 20.755203°, -156.212997°
Clouds drift over the Ke?anae Valley, where various eco-zones (from cinder ash deserts to lush rainforests) thrive. Views to the Pacific Ocean, too

HMT007

Location: 20.753677°, -156.214661°
Cemented lava flows and ash fields below

HMT008

Location: 20.752155°, -156.213150°
Koolau Gap (6,700 ft.): Photograph hillsides and lava mounds streaked in reds, browns, and greens. Campers: Continue S for another mile to Holua Cabin (permit required)