Haleakala National Park - Plan Your Visit

Haleakala National Park by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

The park is open 24 hours a day. year round. Visitors choose when to come based on what they want to experience - hiking, star watching, ranger-guided programs, sunset, etc.

Park Headquarters, Haleakala Visitor Center and Kipahulu Ranger Station are open daily year round, subject to staff availability. Hours are:

Park Headquarters Visitor Center (7000 ft/2134 m) - 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Haleakala Visitor Center (9740 ft/2969 m) - 5:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kipahulu Visitor Center (sea level) - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Getting There

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Haleakala National Park extends from the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala down the southeast flank of the mountain to the Kipahulu coast near Hana. These two sections of the Park are not directly connected by road, but both can be reached from Kahului. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip drive from Kahului via roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along the Highway. The Kipahulu area of the Park is at the east end of Maui between Hana and Kaupo. It can be reached via Highway 36, a curvy, often wet road. Kipahulu is about 90 miles from the resort areas of Wailea or Kaanapali, and 60 miles from central Maui. Driving time is about 3-4 hours each way. An extension of this road, Highway 31, goes around the dry side of the island, past Kaupo and on to Ulupalakua. It is only partially paved and can be hazardous or closed during periods of stormy weather.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation available to the park.