Largest Crater in Hawaii in Haleakala National Park

 

One of the most popular attractions on Maui is the Haleakala National Park with its huge crater. This has a diameter of up to 12 km and is about 800 m deep. Two trails lead down into the crater and with a permit issued by the State Park Office, is even camping in the crater allowed.

The journey to the summit is spectacular because of the outlook offered. With the old Haleakala Highway as it goes up to the 3.0o0 m-high summit. The increase in the Haleakala Highway is part brutal, and it is therefore imperative to drive


 
in a low gear. The route is not difficult to master, however. From the town of Kahului is about 60 km total distance.

In 2100 well then, the park entrance to the Haleakala National Park is happening, where an admission fee is payable of $ 1o (without a car $ 5). But it's worth it if only for the view: At the summit at 3,000 m altitude, one can look to big Iceland when the weather cooperates. Absolutely you should bring something for coating, because the temperature differences can be significant.

Tip: Keep A visit to the Haleakala National Park looking for the Silver Word. It is a rare plant that grows only at altitudes of well over 2,000 meters.

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