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Pā Ka’oao Overlook and Keonehe’ehe’e (Shifting Sands) Trail – Haleakalā National Park

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Pā Ka’oao Overlook and Keonehe’ehe’e (Shifting Sands) Trail – Haleakalā National Park

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Pā Ka’oao Overlook and Keonehe’ehe’e (Shifting Sands) Trail – Haleakalā National Park

02:28

7.37km

370m

Hiking

A landscape that looks as if it was created by fine brushstrokes on a canvas: Welcome to Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui with the Haleakalā Crater as its center. Haleakalā means house of the sun. It is not surprising that many people come here to watch the…

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Last updated: December 9, 2024

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Haleakalā National Park

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86 m

Haleakalā Visitor Center

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The Visitor Center is a must-see. It will allow you to learn more about the mysticism of Haleakala, the house of the sun, and its importance for indigenous peoples. Large …

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406 m

Pā Ka'oao Overlook

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This trail is located near the Visitor Center, and both of them are worth a visit. Breathtaking views of the crater!

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823 m

Sliding Sands trailhead with a view of the observatory

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Getting up early to see the sunrise is particularly worthwhile. Important: Book your reservation on the National Park website well in advance and buy the Tri-Park Pass or the US Annual Pass in advance.

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1.12 km

Missing Summit — Geological Signpost

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The summit of Haleakalā may look like the result of a volcanic explosion, but it was actually carved by natural erosion. This signpost explains the geology behind this phenomenon.

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1.36 km

Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail (Sliding Sands)

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Sliding Sands is the trail that takes you into the crater of the Haleakala volcano. The other name for this trail is Keonehe'ehe'e. This section is the most spectacular because it is panoramic. It offers you lunar views, at 360°.

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4.00 km

Split Rock (Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail, Haleakalā Wilderness)

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Split Rock, as its name suggests, is a large rock cut in half. The Keonehe'ehe'e trail passes right in the middle, between the two parts of the rock.

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7.37 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.60 km

654 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.05 km

193 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,980 m)

Lowest point (2,620 m)

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Friday 17 July

24°C

14°C

24 %

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Comments

April 11, 2025,Haleakalā Slidind Sands Trail

The summit of Haleakala volcano is at 3,055 m (10,055 ft). We drove up to watch the sunset, but unfortunately it was cloudy. I then climbed into the crater to Split Rock. It was foggy most of the way, but for about 5 minutes, the view of the crater landscape opened up, magnificent👍👍👍👍
Just before the parking lot, the wind …

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October 14, 2024

A landscape that looks as if it was created by fine brushstrokes on a canvas: Welcome to Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui with the Haleakalā Crater as its center. Haleakalā means house of the sun. It is not surprising that many people come here to watch the sunrise. 
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Pā Ka’oao Overlook and Keonehe’ehe’e (Shifting Sands) Trail – Haleakalā National Park

Haleakalā Visitor Center

Pā Ka'oao Overlook

Sliding Sands trailhead with a view of the observatory

Missing Summit — Geological Signpost

Keonehe‘ehe‘e Trail (Sliding Sands)

Split Rock (Keoneheʻeheʻe Trail, Haleakalā Wilderness)

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