Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Haleakalā Observatories

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United States

Maui County

Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Haleakalā Observatories

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Haleakalā Visitor Center loop from Haleakalā Observatories

00:56

3.01km

110m

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: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Haleakalā Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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114 m

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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243 m

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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545 m

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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779 m

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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3.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

130 m