KAHULUI HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Hiking Haleakala’s High Desert: Two Summits, Two Worlds
A focused 7-hour outing that hikes both the 10,000‑ft summit and an 8,000‑ft lava trail, useful for planning the logistics and physical demands of this unique crater experience.
Hiking Haleakala’s High Desert: Two Summits, Two Worlds.
Haleakala’s crater is an amphitheater of silence and wide, desert‑like vistas; this guided outing moves you into two distinct high‑elevation environments—cinder cones at roughly 10,000 feet and a lava‑lined trail at about 8,000 feet—so you see the volcanic landscape’s full contrast while enjoying expansive views and native plants.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cinder cones and high‑desert panoramas at 10,000 ft
A two‑mile hike around the 10,000‑foot summit places you among huge cinder cones and vast, open scenery where views stretch for miles in every direction.
Lava trail and rare native plants at 8,000 ft
A second two‑mile hike along an 8,000‑foot lava trail takes you through a markedly different environment, with traces of native flora lining the route.
Sustenance included for a full‑day outing
The itinerary includes a nutritious lunch and snacks to fuel a seven‑hour exploration across contrasting crater landscapes.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a steady, full‑day hike that moves between two very different faces of Haleakala: an exposed, cinder‑strewn summit landscape and a lower lava trail threaded with native plants. Over roughly seven hours you cover a pair of two‑mile hikes, take in broad views that reach for miles, and stop for a provided lunch and snacks amid the crater’s quiet expanse.
THE SUMMIT
Cinder cones and high‑desert panoramas at 10,000 ft
A two‑mile hike around the 10,000‑foot summit places you among huge cinder cones and vast, open scenery where views stretch for miles in every direction.
THE TRAIL
Lava trail and rare native plants at 8,000 ft
A second two‑mile hike along an 8,000‑foot lava trail takes you through a markedly different environment, with traces of native flora lining the route.
THE SIMPLE NECESSITY
Sustenance included for a full‑day outing
The itinerary includes a nutritious lunch and snacks to fuel a seven‑hour exploration across contrasting crater landscapes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits (and who it may not).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing runs approximately 7 hours.
The tour includes two separate two‑mile hikes—one at about 10,000 ft among cinder cones and one at about 8,000 ft along a lava trail.
A nutritious lunch and snacks are included as part of the experience.
Rate listed for a hiker is $199.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Haleakala Crater Hiking Experience?
The outing is approximately 7 hours in duration.
How much hiking is involved?
Participants complete two separate two‑mile hikes: one at the 10,000‑foot summit and another at about 8,000 feet on a lava trail.
Are meals provided?
Yes—nutritious lunch and snacks are included.
What does the route showcase?
The itinerary takes you into two contrasting crater environments—cinder cone‑dominated summit terrain and an 8,000‑foot lava trail with rare native plants—offering expansive views.
What is the price for a hiker?
The listed rate for a hiker is $199.