What is Haleakala known for?

Haleakala (meaning “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian) is a dormant shield volcano with one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. The volcano last erupted about 1790. Reddish cinder cones are scattered across the floor of the crater, together with black lava beds.

What does Haleakala mean in Hawaiian?

house of the sun
Haleakala means “house of the sun” in Hawaiian, and legend goes that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last longer.

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!

Can you visit Haleakala 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!

Is there a live volcano on Maui?

The Island of Maui has one active volcano, Haleakalā, which has erupted at least 10 times during the past 1,000 years.

Can Haleakalā erupt again?

Mount Haleakalā is also called the East Maui Volcano. Haleakalā is considered a dormant volcano because it has not erupted in a long time, but it could erupt again in the future. Haleakalā is a huge shield volcano.

Can I go to Haleakala at night?

Yes, Haleakalā National Park is open at night. The Park District is open 24 hours, all days of the year. So you can access the park without previous reservations.

How cold does it get on Haleakala?

Year-round summit temperatures range between below freezing to highs of 50°-65°F (10-18°C). The outside temperatures can feel much colder because of wind chill and damp, overcast conditions. Zone Forecast for Summit District of Haleakalā from 7,000 ft. to the summit.

How much does it cost to get into Haleakala?

Effective January 1, 2020, the entrance fees to the park will be $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian or bicyclist. The receipt allows unlimited re-entry into either district of the park (Summit or Kīpahulu) for three days.

Will Maui erupt again?

The West Maui Mountains are much older than Haleakala, the volcano observatory officials said. The most recent eruptions occurred between 400,000 and 600,000 years ago. “Because of their ages, we feel that it is unlikely that this volcano will erupt again,” the volcano observatory officials said.