Hike Maui Haleakala Crater 8 Mile Hike A strenuous 8-mile hike for those who want to reach the crater floor and get a good workout. We hike the Switchback Halema`u Trail at the 8,000-foot level and descend 1,600 feet to the crater floor. Descend through alpine scrub forest on a lava rock trail. Cross the crater floor past bizarre rock formations and huge slabs of lava. Hike 2 miles across the floor to Holua Cabin. Return back up the Switchback Trail.
Includes lunch, snacks and panoramic views!
Kahului Park & Ride: (Hwy 380 / Hwy 350) Dairy Rd & Pu`unene Ave
Directions From Lahaina side:
South on Hwy 30. Turn right at Hwy 380. Go five on Hwy 380. Look on the left side for Park & Ride -- Make a left turn into the parking lot. If you get to the traffic light with large gray and blue church on right, you’ve gone 100 yards too far. Look for a green Hike Maui van.
Directions From Kihei-Wailea-Makena side:
North on Pi’ilani Hwy (Hwy 31). Turn right onto Mokulele Hwy (Hwy 311) toward Kahului. Follow Mokulele Hwy for 10-12 minutes. Turn left onto Hwy 380. — (There’s a large blue/gray church on your right.) Go 200 yards and turn right into a commuter parking lot. There is a small parking sign (green letters) saying “Park & Ride”. Look for a green Hike Maui van.
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Activity Type
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Hiking
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Duration
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10 hours
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Island
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Maui
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Operation Days
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Daily
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Requirements
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Please wear shorts, shirt and athletic shoes and bring sunscreen.
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Restrictions
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Minimum age 12.
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Special Notes
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We provide day packs, first aid, rain wear, mosquito repellant, bottled water, fresh island fruit, sandwiches (turkey, peanut butter & jam, veggie garden burger).
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Vendors
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Hike Maui
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Where And When
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Meet at 8:00 am at Kahului Park & Ride. Return at 6:00 pm.
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