How long is the Haleakala bike ride?

23 mile
How long is the trip? The bike route is a 23 mile ride down Haleakala.

Can you do Haleakala Sunrise on your own?

If you want to watch the Haleakala sunrise, you NEED a reservation. (Or you need to go for a Haleakala sunrise tour.) If you want to go after sunrise time, then you can go to Haleakala without a reservation on your own!

How much is the Haleakala Sunrise?

(Look for the Make a Reservation button and search “Haleakala sunrise.”) One reservation is required per private vehicle to enter the park between the hours of 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. The cost is $1.50, the pass is only good for the day of the reservation, and the reservation holder must be present along with the pass and a …

Can you hike up Haleakala?

You can hike in the native shrubland, looking for native forest birds and endemic plants, or in the aeolian cinder desert, exploring the geologic history of the volcano. Trails are strenuous in the Summit Area because the high-elevation causes a lower concentration of oxygen in each breath.

Can you climb Haleakala?

Haleakala Crater Trail is a 11.2 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Kula, Maui, Hawaii that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. Haleakala National Park charges a fee to enter.

Is it better to see sunrise or sunset at Haleakala?

Haleakala at sunset can be just as spectacular as sunrise, depending on who you talk to. You want a little more privacy. Sunrise crowds are typically much heavier than sunset crowds. So, if you want a little more privacy, waiting til sunrise is the way to go.

Is Haleakala worth the drive?

The drive is gorgeous, amongst the clouds and everything! It seems like there is a breathtaking photo-op at every turn! We captured some of them in our photos for you to view. We highly recommend taking a leisurely drive up Haleakala!

How hard is the Haleakala hike?

Haleakala Crater Trail is a 11.2 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Kula, Maui, Hawaii that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult.