Hiking on the island of Maui, Hawaii

My favorite full days hike is around the Haleakala Crater. None of my pictures of this beautiful area scan well enough to put on this page, If I locate some I'll add them later.

The link at the bottom of this short writeup will take you to an great page which describes the trails available on Maui including the Haleakala Crater. Here are a few suggestions of my own.

Plan on getting up at approx. 4:00 - 4:30 if you are in Lahaina or Kihei
Check with the weather service (the number is provided on the local Cable information channel) to see the expected time of sunrise and expected visability conditions.
If appropriate, plan on driving to the top of Haleakala BEFORE sunrise and watch the sun come up over the crater. This is something very few people have gotten the opportunity to see. The only downside is the weather, it's often foggy and many many times you won't see anything but a bit of bright light through the fog, when the sun rises. But bring along a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate, some munchies and a favorite friend and it's a good time even if you miss the sunrise. (I've seen it twice on seven attempts)
Then, after the sun is starting up, either do a round trip from the top of the crater and back or better yet, bring two vehicles and walk down the crater and then out via the Poli Poli Trail

Take the drive to Hana and stop at the Oheo Gulch on the way - bring a swim suit!!

A must for all tourists - a very easy walk but lots of beautiful things to see.
This is the location of the Iao Needle which adorns many picture postcards and Hawaii posters.

A link to a much more complete Maui Hiking page which provides additional descriptions of these places and many more is reached by clicking on this Maui Hiking Link