Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations

About Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations

Overview:Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 (3,005 m) feet above sea level, Haleakala means "house of the sun" and is where demigod Maui lassoed the sun, slowing its passage so people had more time to dry kapa (cloth) and grow food. The dormant volcano's "crater" is actually a valley carved by erosion.Sunrise at the summit of Haleakala has been a visitor attraction since the late 1800s when Samuel Clemens wrote: "It was the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed, and I think the memory of it will remain with me always."The park's Summit District begins at 7,000 feet (2,134 m) of elevation and reaches 10,023 feet (3,055 m). The summit's high elevation, the lack of light, and environmental pollution, and dynamic weather patterns make it an ideal and popular place to view the sky.Due to the popularity of sunrise viewing at the summit and limited parking, Haleakala National Park now requires reservations for each vehicle entering the park before sunrise (3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.). Summary of Fees - Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations

How to Get There

The Summit District of Haleakala National Park can be reached from Kahului via Route 37 to 377 to 378 (Crater Road). Driving time to the summit (10,000 feet elevation) from: Kahului is 2.5 hours, Wailea is 3 hours, Lahaina is 3.5 hours. These drive times take into account expected heavy traffic and steep, winding roads. Your last 30 minutes of driving will take place inside the park, after passing the entrance station at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) of elevation. The summit's elevation is 10,023 feet (3,055 meters). Always respect speed limits. Crater Road crosses through endangered wildlife habitat. "Speed Kills Wildlife."

Plan Your Visit to Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations

Heading to Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise Reservations? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)