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5 Things to do Adventurous in Haleakala National Park That You Shouldn't Miss
Enjoy horseback riding through this park.
1. Pipiwai Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,267 reviews
A scenic hiking and horseback riding trail that features major waterfalls, beautiful pools and an eerie bamboo forest.
Reviewed By dmccubbins
One of the must do's on the road to Hana. It took us a solid 2 hours round trip to complete and we were moving pretty fast on the way back as we were fighting day light. It's a great hike though and the bamboo forest and the waterfall at the end is definitely worth the hike. I'd say it's moderate to difficult depending on your fitness level as you walk up a hill a bunch and it's a tad rocky in parts.
2. Sliding Sands Trail
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5.0 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By MikeH305 - Phoenix, United States
Walking down here is eerie to me. First of all you're at 10000 feet so if you use the rule of thumb 1 hour down 2 hours up it is more like 3 because of the altitude unless you live in higher elevations. Make sure you have good shoes and warm clothes and a last worning don't go in the rain. The landscape is moonlike and pretty barren. We didn't do the entire trek but did enough to know a little of what to expect. We had clear weather but it was cold. Definitely huffed and puffed on the way back up.
3. Haleakala Crater
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4.5 based on 7,954 reviews
A dormant volcano measuring 10,000 feet above sea level, it is Maui's highest point.
Reviewed By waynemQ1946NK - Chester, United States
Although you have to wake up very early to make it to the top of the crater to watch the sun rise above the clouds, this is a must do- once in a lifetime opportunity. Well, maybe you can go more than once in your lifetime... It is amazing once you realize that you are above the clouds and then to see the beautiful colors as the sun rises up. It is cold, but you will survive with a sweatshirt.
4. Haleakala Sunrise Tours
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Experience the first light on the top of Haleakala National Park with Valley Isle Excursions, the leaders in Maui sightseeing tours. Arrive for the pre-sunrise show, learn about the stars and wayfinding, experience the aweing beauty of sunrise, get a guided tour of Upcountry Maui on your way to a wonderful buffet breakfast before returning to your hotel where we picked you up. Come join us on our Haleakala sunrise tour.
5. Ohe'o Gulch
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4.0 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Annastory808
Pipiwai Trail and Waimoku Falls is a must go if you do a Road to Hana trip. Ohe'o Gulch is located at almost the end of the Road to Hana at Kipahulu - Haleakalā National Park. If you are doing a day trip then I highly recommended you to drive all the way to Kipahulu first then hike the Pipiwai Trail and check out the Waimoku Falls, the hike will take 1 hour if you keep on walking straight to the Waimoku Falls and longer if you stop and spend some time with the gigantic Banyan Tree and the beautiful long and winding bamboo forest. You can then check out the Ohe'o Gulch before heading back to the Road to Hana. The view at the lookout overlooking to the Ohe'o Gulch and the ocean will make you want to stay longer, keep an eye on time if you still have other sites to visit and to drive back to town before it gets to dark. Don't forget to pack water, snacks, bug repellent spray, hat and a poncho just in case the weather shifts, and wear a good trail shoes. Sandals are okay but not recommended, it can get slippery walking on the rocks and sometimes muddy ground.
