Getting There

LOCATION
The park is located on the east end of the Hawaiian island of Maui, approximately one and a half hours from Kahului.

ADDRESS
Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768
www.nps.gov/hale

TELEPHONE
(808) 572-4400
(808) 248-7375—Kipahulu Ranger Station/Visitor Center
(808) 572-4400—Headquarters

EMAIL
HALE_Interpretation@nps.gov

DIRECTIONS
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 three to four 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.

TRANSPORTATION
To Park
Access the Summit Area by roads 377 & 378; Kipahulu by Highway 36. Kahului and Hana have small airports. There is no public transportation on Maui.

In Park
Personal or rental vehicle, bicycle, tour bus or van, or taxi (arrangements not made by park)

VISITOR CENTERS
Park Headquarters, Haleakala Visitor Centers and the Kipahulu Ranger Station/Visitor Center have cultural and natural-history exhibits. Books, maps, and postcards are for sale. Rangers are on duty during business hours to answer questions and help you make the most of your visit.

There are no hotels or concessions within Haleakala National Park. There are no facilities to purchase food, gasoline or supplies in the Park. There is no drinking water at Kipahulu. The towns of Kahului, Pukalani (17 miles from the Summit area), and Hana (10 miles from the Kipahulu area) have limited stores and outfitters.

Accessibility

In the Summit area, Park Headquarters, Haleakala Visitor Center and Hosmer Grove picnic area are wheelchair accessible. Accessible restrooms are located at Haleakala Visitor Center, Kalahaku Overlook, Park Headquarters, and Hosmer Grove. Accessible water fountains can be found at Park Headquarters and Haleakala Visitor Center. The Summit Building is accessible, with assistance, via a steep ramp. Park trails are currently unpaved and not suitable for wheelchair use.

In the Kipahulu area, there are accessible parking spaces and restrooms near the Ranger Station. The only paved portion of trail leads to the Ranger Station. At this time the trails leading to the pools and the forest are muddy, steep, and rocky. Access beyond the paved trail is difficult for wheelchairs and persons requiring assistance.

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