Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 (3,005 m) feet above sea level, Haleakala means "house of the sun" and is where demigod Maui lassoed the sun, slowing its passage so people had more time to dry kapa (cloth) and grow food. The dormant volcano's "crater" is actually a valley carved by erosion. Sunrise at the summit of Haleakala has been a visitor attraction since the late 1800s when Samuel Clemens wrote: "It was the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed, and I think the memory of it will remain with me always."
The park's Summit District begins at 7,000 feet (2,134 m) of elevation and reaches 10,023 feet (3,055 m). The summit's high elevation, the lack of light, and environmental pollution, and dynamic weather patterns make it an ideal and popular place to view the sky. Due to the popularity of sunrise viewing at the summit and limited parking, Haleakala National Park now requires reservations for each vehicle entering the park before sunrise (3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
Reservations. A reservation is required for each vehicle entering the park from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Beginning April 7, 2021 you may book a reservation up to 60 days in advance and 2 days in advance of the start date.
Reservation Tip! Login to your account or create a new account before Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise tickets go on sale. You can only add a ticket to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account.
Please Note: Tickets are per vehicle, not per person. Tickets are limited to one per customer every three days.
Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Haleakala Summit Sunrise reservation process.
Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 (3,005 m) feet above sea level, Haleakala means "house of the sun" and is where demigod Maui lassoed the sun, slowing its passage so people had more time to dry kapa (cloth) and grow food. The dormant volcano's "crater" is actually a valley carved by erosion. Sunrise at the summit of Haleakala has been a visitor attraction since the late 1800s when Samuel Clemens wrote: "It was the sublimest spectacle I ever witnessed, and I think the memory of it will remain with me always."
The park's Summit District begins at 7,000 feet (2,134 m) of elevation and reaches 10,023 feet (3,055 m). The summit's high elevation, the lack of light, and environmental pollution, and dynamic weather patterns make it an ideal and popular place to view the sky. Due to the popularity of sunrise viewing at the summit and limited parking, Haleakala National Park now requires reservations for each vehicle entering the park before sunrise (3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
Reservations. A reservation is required for each vehicle entering the park from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Beginning April 7, 2021 you may book a reservation up to 60 days in advance and 2 days in advance of the start date.
Reservation Tip! Login to your account or create a new account before Haleakala National Park Summit Sunrise tickets go on sale. You can only add a ticket to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account.
Please Note: Tickets are per vehicle, not per person. Tickets are limited to one per customer every three days.
Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Haleakala Summit Sunrise reservation process.
Be prepared to show your reservation confirmation email when you enter the park in your vehicle and a photo ID matching the name of the reservation-holder.
Reservations do not ensure a parking space at any particular parking lot. Reservation holders may be directed by park staff to available spaces. Each driver of a non-commercial vehicle in any of the four highest elevation parking lots (Summit, Haleakala Visitor Center, Kalahaku and Leleiwi) must have in their possession a sunrise reservation during sunrise hours (3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.). There are no sunrise reservation refunds due to inclement weather.
The park entrance fee is separate and payable via credit card on the day of your visit. Paying the entrance fee with a credit card will reduce wait times at the entrance station. The park honors the Annual, Senior, Access and other Interagency Passes as well as the Annual Hawai'i Tri-Park Pass with appropriate photo identification. There is no pass discount for sunrise reservations.
The Summit is remote and is high altitude. Emergency medical assistance is at least one hour away. Fill up your gas tank and bring food. Neither is available in the park. Visitor centers may not open until after sunrise. Visit the park Operating Hours and Seasons page, https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/hours.htm, for details.
Always respect speed limits. The park road passes through endangered species habitat.
Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Temperatures at the Summit are at least 20 degrees colder than at sea level and often drop below freezing. Dress warmly or in layers. Bring water, sunscreen, and wear sturdy shoes.
Please leave natural resources and cultural artifacts, rocks, and structures alone.
Please be quiet and respectful. The Summit is sacred to Native Hawaiians.
Sunrise reservations are non-refundable.
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