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Keoneheehee Trail
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Keoneheehee Trail, also called Sliding Sands Trail, is an extremely strenuous trail. It descends 2,800 feet (853m) in the first 4 miles (6.4km) to the valley floor. For a difficult half-day hike, take the trail to the first cinder cone, Ka Luu o ka Oo to complete a five mile round trip hike. For overnight trips Keoneheehee Trail leads to Kapalaoa cabin in 5.6 miles (9km), or Paliku cabin and campsite in 10.4 miles (16.7km). The Keoneheehee Trail starts at the bulletin board by the entrance to the Haleakala Visitor Center parking lot. On long treks to the central valley or beyond it is recommended that you hike the Halemauu Trail out of the valley due to the steepness and soft cinder base of the Keoneheehee Trail.

Facilities: There are two cabins and one campsite located near Keoneheehee Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Keoneheehee Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Keoneheehee Trail 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: Keoneheehee Trail is located within 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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