more stats
8.8 miles
Distance
1,129 ft
Climb
-2,444 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,316 ft
Altitude change
6,608 ft
Altitude min
7,986 ft
Altitude start
6,670 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-68.8%
Grade max
61.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat

Halemau‘u Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haleakalā National Park
    Makawao, Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #44163 in Hiking [+]
    • #3998 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #123 in Hiking · Hawaii [+]
    • #17 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Haleakalā National Park

Descends into the northern end of the crater and traverses its length, passing several cinder cones.

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Trail Supporters

  • NPS
    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Halemau‘u Trail located?
      Halemau‘u Trail is located in Haleakalā National Park, Makawao, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Haleakalā National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 20.75232, -156.22843.
      ▼ How hard is Halemau‘u Trail?
      Halemau‘u Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Halemau‘u Trail?
      Halemau‘u Trail has 1,129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,444 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,608 ft to 7,987 ft.
      ▼ Is Halemau‘u Trail a point to point trail?
      Halemau‘u Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Halemau‘u Trail?
      Halemau‘u Trail is 8.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Halemau‘u Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Halemau‘u Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Halemau‘u Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Halemau‘u Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Halemau‘u Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 5 minutes to hike Halemau‘u Trail. The trail is 8.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Halemau‘u Trail?
      Halemau‘u Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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