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Halemauu Trail
A hiker might choose to do a three mile round trip hike out to the edge of Haleakala's rim and return, or might use this as a starting point for an all day hike to the summit. If you do choose the all day hike, we highly suggest you start at the summit (see below). If you do stop at this location, keep your eyes open for Nene. They are frequently spotted here. For their wellbeing, please do not feed them, even if they beg.
Starting at the Summit
This is a challenging, but rewarding 11.2-mile hike that traverses much of the Haleakala Wilderness. From this location, you are actually at the end of the trail because, as we just noted above, the trailhead for Halemau‘u was back at mile marker 14. But we highly recommended that if you are going to hike the trail that you start from here instead of at the trailhead. Of course, you’ll have to leave your vehicle at the trailhead and get a ride from another park visitor to the Haleakala Visitor Center near the summit. This way your car is waiting for you when you complete your journey, and trust us, you’ll be glad it’s there waiting for you.
The trail starts from the House of the Sun Visitor Center parking lot as the Keoneheehee or Sliding Sands Trail. The trail descends 2,500 feet in 3.9 miles to the valley floor. At this point the trail splits and a hiker on this route would take the left fork off of Keoneheehee Trail onto a spur trail where signs lead toward Holua. This spur trail travels up past colorful cinder cones and varied terrain. From Holua, travel approximately one mile across a grassland area to the base of a 1,000 foot cliff.
After hiking up two miles of switchbacks the trail levels off and continues one more mile to the Halemau‘u Trailhead and parking lot. The average time to complete this route is 6-8 hours. Get an early start so you can get the most out of your hike and make it back to your car before nightfall.
This is a challenging, but rewarding 11.2-mile hike that traverses much of the Haleakala Wilderness. From this location, you are actually at the end of the trail because, as we just noted above, the trailhead for Halemau‘u was back at mile marker 14. But we highly recommended that if you are going to hike the trail that you start from here instead of at the trailhead. Of course, you’ll have to leave your vehicle at the trailhead and get a ride from another park visitor to the Haleakala Visitor Center near the summit. This way your car is waiting for you when you complete your journey, and trust us, you’ll be glad it’s there waiting for you.
The trail starts from the House of the Sun Visitor Center parking lot as the Keoneheehee or Sliding Sands Trail. The trail descends 2,500 feet in 3.9 miles to the valley floor. At this point the trail splits and a hiker on this route would take the left fork off of Keoneheehee Trail onto a spur trail where signs lead toward Holua. This spur trail travels up past colorful cinder cones and varied terrain. From Holua, travel approximately one mile across a grassland area to the base of a 1,000 foot cliff.
After hiking up two miles of switchbacks the trail levels off and continues one more mile to the Halemau‘u Trailhead and parking lot. The average time to complete this route is 6-8 hours. Get an early start so you can get the most out of your hike and make it back to your car before nightfall.
Trail Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: Varies greatly (see description for details)
Location: Halemauu Trail is located in the Upcountry Maui and Haleakala Region
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