Haleakala National Park is Maui’s main natural attraction. Just going up the mountain is quite an experience, let alone biking down! No where else can you climb from sea level to 10,023’ in less than an hour. At the summit, the 3,000’ deep crater you peer down into is 7 miles long, 2 miles wide and 21 miles in circumference. Big enough to contain Manhattan!
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Self-guided tours are the best! There is no pressure to go faster or slower. It is always best to travel at your own pace and enjoy and stop at the sights you want to see.
Haleakala Crater Park-Stretching across Maui’s southern and eastern coastline, Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Haleakala rises 10,023 feet above sea level. Haleakala means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian. Legend says the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last even longer. As the park stretches out to the coast towards sea level you can even visit lush tropical areas full of waterfalls and streams.On a clear morning, seeing the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala is an unforgettable experience. Even those who’ve witnessed the event many times say they’ve never seen the same sunrise twice. Perhaps just as spectacular are Haleakala's sunsets and the bright, starry skies revealed at night.
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