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Haleakalā summit

Kula, Hawaii

Volcano summit above the clouds, famous for sunrise and stargazing.

Price
Park fee about US$30 per car
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
3 hours
Haleakalā summit
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A road climbs to 10,000 feet with views into a giant crater. Sunrise needs a timed reservation, but the daytime and sunset views are also good. Dress in layers because it is very cold.

Good to know

  • Book sunrise ahead
  • Layers and gloves
  • Acclimatise, it is high
Best time
Sunrise or sunset
Getting there
Sealed mountain road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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