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Begin at the Visitor Center to learn about Haleakalā's sacred significance to Indigenous peoples and its sun-related legends, with large panoramic maps to help you read the landscape. Arriving before dawn is well worth it, since the clear view and a ranger's traditional sunrise chant make it a memorable experience. The summit's odd shape came from erosion rather than an eruption, which the signs explain. The trail itself, also called Keonehe'ehe'e, runs into the volcanic crater and offers some of the park's most dramatic scenery. Book park reservations well in advance.
A 6.9 km circular route from Kēōkea to walk, run or cycle, with 392 m of climbing.
