Haleakalā National Park view of Halāli'i Volcano

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Hawaii

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Maui

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Kula

A must-do when you're visiting Hawaii, this national park has a summit of about 12,000 feet. While you're above the clouds, you'll be able to capture unprecedented views of the extraterrestrial landscape. When I come up here, I always feel like I'm on Mars — the topography is just so unique!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

3AM-7AM You must obtain a reservation through the national park website: https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm ; Sunrise-6PM (or sunset depending on the time of year)

Fee

private vehicle, $30 valid for 3 days or there are other price options for Annual National Park passes or Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Annual Pass.

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Tripod
Heavy jacket
Blankets
Flashlight
Model

How to get there

N20° 42' 42.8364"W156° 15' 02.61"

This image was taken within the Haleakalā National Park, with a east-facing view of the Halāli'i volcano. There are two parking lots on top of Haleakalā National Park. The first parking lot is next to the Haleakalā Visitors Center (20.714680, -156.250649) and the next parking lot is called Red Hill (20.709967, -156.252972). Once you gather all of your gear from your car, follow the signs for the nearby trail called Pā Ka'oao Trail. Reference the GPS coordinates and you'll find the exact location where I took this photo.