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This information is a public record of the 1982 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Halemau'u Trail

National Park Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    8.8 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The Halemau'u Trail covers 10 miles across Haleakala National Park on Maui to the Haleakala Crater, which is 2,600 feet deep. The Halemau'u Trail leads into the crater from the summit area and descends 1,400 feet over two miles of switchbacks.

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Halemau'u Trail at "Rainbow Bridge" on a clear day. To the left of the trail is the Ko'olau Gap; to the right of the trail is th. Photo by NPS, Forest and Kim Starr.
Halemau'u Trail at "Rainbow Bridge" on a clear day. To the left of the trail is the Ko'olau Gap; to the right of the trail is th. Photo by NPS, Forest and Kim Starr.
Nature’s Painting: A still life Impressionism view of Haleakala Crater. Photo by Dennis Goderre.
Nature’s Painting: A still life Impressionism view of Haleakala Crater. Photo by Dennis Goderre.
  • Halemau'u Trail at "Rainbow Bridge" on a clear day. To the left of the trail is the Ko'olau Gap; to the right of the trail is th. Photo by NPS, Forest and Kim Starr.
  • Halemau'u Trail at "Rainbow Bridge" on a clear day. To the left of the trail is the Ko'olau Gap; to the right of the trail is th. Photo by NPS, Forest and Kim Starr.
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Location: In Haleakala NP, joins Halemau'u Parking to Paliku cabin.

  • States: Hawaii
  • Counties: Maui

The Halemau'u Trail covers 10 miles across Haleakala National Park on Maui to the Haleakala Crater, which is 2,600 feet deep. The Halemau'u Trail leads into the crater from the summit area and descends 1,400 feet over two miles of switchbacks. The summit of Haleakala volcano itself rises to 10,023 feet in elevation.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Peter Kafka
Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768
[email protected] • (808) 572-4421

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
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  • Tread Width (average): 42"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Feb 4, 1982
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