Starts right outside of Haleakala Visitor Center. Sliding Sands to first switchback 0.66 mile 30 ft Panoramic views of cinder cones and lava flows. Feel the solitude and quiet the wilderness has to offer. Starts by entrance of Haleakala Visitor Center parking lot. 2.2 miles 400 ft Experience several ecosystems as you stroll through native shrubland to a tradewind-exposed cliff which overlooks the cloud forest below.
Trailheads are six miles apart.
Before hiking in, stop at Park Headquarters to arrange a car drop or ride with other visitors. Information provided by the National Park Service.