Haleakala National Park

At the end of the road to Hanna, the park is a rewarding treat. Take a hike up the mountain, see the great fall. Taking a dip in one of the pools below the waterfall was a great experience for me. To me, it was not only a wonderful journey, but the fantastic ending to the road to Hanna.

Posted by cfoodie on August 31, 2008. Brought to you by zagat.

The recommendation is to catch the sunrise at the top and the preferred method to get there is to do the bike tour. But even for those of us who can't get up early, it's still a site to see this fog shrouded, red dirt, barren top that looks exactly like something you'd see on another planet -- precisely what it doubled for in Star Trek filmings! Try to visit with the Silversword in bloom.

Posted by ColleenP343703 on August 30, 2008. Brought to you by zagat.

Breathtaking view of the sunrise although it's a hike to get there early. Memorable site with little cost.

Posted by EveC9967 on August 30, 2008. Brought to you by zagat.

A "must go" at least once to witness a most beautiful sunrise, but bundle up and leave the shorts and t-shirts in the room, it gets cold and windy at the top; but well worth the effor to get up so early to make the trek to Haleakala.

Posted by PhilK1318576 on August 30, 2008. Brought to you by zagat.

A long drive. Get up early on your first morning before you are used to the time change and watch the spectacular sunrise over the atmosphere. It will be very cold and windy before dawn (take the bedspread from the hotel if you didn't bring a jacket).

Posted by Bigeater812 on August 29, 2008. Brought to you by zagat.

Mile Marker

Posted on April 15, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

You haven't seen a Maui sunrise until you've seen it from the summit of Haleakala Mountain (a volcano, considered sacred by ancient Hawaiians and dormant since 1790) in historic Haleakala National Park. Step inside the visitors' center to find out all about how the crater was formed and ask the knowledgeable staff any questions you may have. The closest resorts on the west coast are 2-3 hours...

Posted on July 22, 2012. Brought to you by 10best.

This national park covers 30,183 acres, of which 24,719 acres are designated wilderness preserves, and is dedicated to preserving the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala. The on site Haleakala Crater, known as Maui's "House of the Sun," is the world's largest dormant volcano and is large enough to fit the island of Manhattan.

Posted on June 16, 2010. Brought to you by discoverourtown.