Haleakala National Park, Maui HI
- Hawaiian translation is "house of the sun"
- a massive shield volcano comprising more than 70% of Maui
- 10,023 ft elevation, 3,055 meters = highest point on the island of Maui
- temps between 40°F (5°C) and 60°F (16°C)
- part of the National Park System
Silversword plant
- "ahinahina" is a protected and monitored plant
- part of the aster family
- succulent leaves covered in velvety fine silver hairs
- lives only here at Haleakala Maui
- usually flowers July through October and can be 6' tall
Haleakala Crater - Sliding Sands Trail
- round trip 11 mile trek is fairly strenuous
- bring plenty of water and snacks
- there's no shade, bring a hat and sunscreen
- the trail is sandy with loose rock
Directions: From Kahului, take Hwy 36 to the 37 and 377 (Haleakala Hwy), which leads inland into Maui’s Upcountry region. About 0.5 mile beyond Kula Lodge, turn right onto the winding 378 (Haleakala Crater Rd) to the Park entrance. Beyond Park headquarters, Crater Rd switch-backs up the volcano to Haleakala visitor center.
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