The notebook of Haleakala and Upcountry Maui
Look further than the horizon line.
Volcanic crater above the clouds and fresh countryside on the slopes of Maui.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Volcano · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Haleakala and Upcountry Maui
Volcanic crater above the clouds and fresh countryside on the slopes of Maui.
To understand what Haleakala and Upcountry Maui are, you have to look at Haleakala summit, Slide Sands Trail and Hosmer's Grove. These places give us a view of a territory marked by island landscapes, volcanic landscapes, mountain reliefs and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Haleakala summit
- Sliding Sands Trail
- Hosmer's Grove
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Maui
Maui changes his face in a few kilometers, from sandy beaches to d-Upcountry pastures and then to the Haleakalā crater, often above the clouds. The island is worth the time for these rapid contrasts: coastal roads, waterfalls to Hāna, lava fields and cold sunrises at altitude require well calibrated days.
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Haleakala summit
At the top of the Haleakalā, Maui turns into a landscape of crater, red slag and clouds that sometimes pass under the feet. Sunrise attracts a lot of people, but the end of the day also reveals the mineral colors of the volcano and the surprising cold of the altitude.
Nature and panorama
Sliding Sands Trail
Sliding Sands Trail descends into the crater of Haleakalā through ash slopes, coloured cones and almost lunar silence. Even partially travelled, the path makes the volcano feel large; altitude, sun and uphill demand a more serious approach than a coastal hike.
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Hosmer's Grove
Hosmer's Grove The open slopes of the Haleakalā are divided into the trees planted and the denser vegetation, which are home to many endemic birds. Ornithologists are looking for the birds, such as the
Practical tips
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More activities
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The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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