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Keoneheehee to Halemauu
Hiking is allowed
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Keoneheehee to Halemauu is a challenging, but rewarding 11.2-mile hike that traverses much of the Haleakala Wilderness. It is recommended that you leave your vehicle at Halemauu Trailhead and get a ride from another park visitor to the Haleakala Visitor Center near the summit. This way your car is waiting for you when you complete your journey. Keoneheehee starts from the Haleakala Visitor Center parking lot. The trail descends 2,500 feet in 3.9 miles to the valley floor. At this point the trail splits and a hiker on this route would take the left fork off of Keoneheehee Trail onto a spur trail where signs lead toward Holua. This spur trail travels up past colorful cinder cones and varied terrain. From Holua travel approximately one mile across a grassland area to the base of a 1,000 foot cliff. After hiking up two miles of switchbacks the trail levels of and continues one more mile to the Halemauu Trailhead and parking lot. The average time to complete this route is 6-8 hours. Starting early in the morning will allow you to enjoy your hike and return to your car before nightfall.

Facilities: There are no facilities available on the Keoneheehee to Halemauu hike.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for the Keoneheehee to Halemauu hike.

Best Time To Visit: Keoneheehee to Halemauu is open year round.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Please stop by a visitor center to pickup a free trail map and check on current conditions before heading out.

Stay on designated trails.
Pack out all trash.
Please respect all wildlife and cultural artifacts.
Honor other visitors' need for solitude.
Do not drink untreated water.
Open fires are prohibited due to high fire danger.
No firearms or fireworks.
Bikes are not allowed on park trails.
No pets.
Group size is limited to 12 persons.

Directions: The Keoneheehee to Halemauu hike is located in the Haleakala National Park.

To reach Haleakala National Park from Kahului, take roads 37, 377, and 378. Follow the signs posted along the Highway. The Summit area of Haleakala is a three hour round trip drive from Kahului. Follow the signs posted along the Highway.
To reach Haleakala National Park from Makawao, take Highway 365 to Highway 37. From 37 turn onto 377 and from 377 take 378 to the park.

Address
National Park Service - Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
Phone
General: (808) 572-4400
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