Haleakalā Crater

Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive, active shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the of . The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Haleakalā National Park and Kapalaoa Cabin.

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is a national park of the United States located on the island of , Hawaii. Named after , a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres, of which 24,719 acres is a wilderness area.

Wilderness hut
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is a wilderness hut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Haleakalā Observatories.

Locality
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The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory. It is located on the island of and is owned by the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawaiʻi, which operates some of the facilities on the site and leases portions to other organizations. is situated 8 km west of Haleakalā Crater.

Haleakalā Crater

Latitude
20.71862° or 20° 43′ 7″ north
Longitude
-156.18277° or 156° 10′ 58″ west
Elevation
2,206 metres (7,238 feet)
Open location code
73G5PR98+CV
Geo­Names ID
5855400
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Satellite Map

Discover Haleakalā Crater from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kumuiliahi and Waikeke‘ehia.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nāmanaokeakua Mountain and Pu‘unole.

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