Where is haleakala summit

Plus, during the nights you will be able to see stars, and the sunrise and sunset too…depending upon weather conditions.

Here's the Haleakala Crater webcam on Maui. You can find the latest tropical cyclone information for the central north Pacific where Hawaii is located by clicking on this link to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. A satellite image, which shows the entire ocean area between Hawaii and the Mexican coast…can be found here. The hurricane season is over in the eastern and central Pacific…resuming on May 15th and June 1st Aloha Paragraphs.

Photo credit…Bob Ewing. Sunny to partly cloudy, cloudy afternoons in the upcountry areas today…a few limited showers. Our local winds becoming lighter from the southeast later Friday into the weekend. Wind advisory over the Big Island summits. High surf advisory for west shores of Oahu and Molokai.

Here's the latest NOAA satellite picture — the latest looping satellite image … and finally the latest looping radar image for the Hawaiian Islands. Our winds will remain active from the trade wind direction, although ease up and turn more southeasterly Friday morning…into the weekend. Here's a weather chart showing high pressure centers to our north-northeast and northeast. At the same time, we find a weak, near millibar low pressure system over the ocean to our west…with a cold front extending from its center to another low pressure cell offshore from the Washington coast.

Many will choose to embark on hikes throughout our varying ecosystems. Camping is an option, though anyone thinking about camping in the park should check the rules and regulations, along with current conditions , before finalizing plans.

You don't have to go far or stay long to get a sense of the remote and windswept summit, however. Make reservations for viewing sunrise in the park, or plan for an evening trip to soak up the stars. Whatever you do, keep safety in mind. The remote and intense environment of the Summit District calls for good preparation and situational awareness. Dress warmly. Be prepared for all kinds of weather.

Temperatures at the summit are at least 20 degrees colder than at sea level and often drop below freezing. Show 10 40 per page. Just make sure you have obtained any necessary permits for your overnight adventure.

Halemauu Trailhead also serves as the ending point for the You can park across the road and follow the short path to the designated pull-off location. There, another park visitor can give you a ride to the Haleakala Visitor Center so you can begin your trip. Note that getting a ride in the morning is much easier than in the afternoon, as fewer visitors are heading up then.

Halemauu Trail. Across the road from the parking lot, you can head out on a very short 0. The ecosystem here is unique, as sub-alpine shrubland and alpine cinder desert meet in this area and host many unusual native species. Keep an eye out for rare insects, plants, and an endangered burrowing seabird known as the uau or Hawaiian petrel, which emits an almost eerie-sounding call upon returning to its nest. As with all areas of the park, be sure to stay on marked trails only, as many threatened and delicate species make their homes here.

Leleiwi Overlook. Note that it is only accessible when heading down the mountain, so please do not attempt to turn into the overlook on your way up, as the curve is extremely dangerous. Kalahaku Overlook. The Visitor Center here is a small stone building perched right at the edge of a cliff and has been welcoming park visitors since Park staff are on hand from sunrise to 3 pm daily to help you plan your Haleakala visit and answer any questions.

Be sure to walk slowly up the. Be sure to look for the rare Hawaii silverswords that grow here, which can take up to 50 years to bloom and then die. Reservation holders may be directed by park staff to available spaces.

Each driver of a non-commercial vehicle in any of the four highest elevation parking lots Summit, Haleakala Visitor Center, Kalahaku and Leleiwi must have in their possession a sunrise reservation during sunrise hours a. There are no sunrise reservation refunds due to inclement weather. The park entrance fee is separate and payable via credit card on the day of your visit.

Paying the entrance fee with a credit card will reduce wait times at the entrance station. There is no pass discount for sunrise reservations. The Summit is remote and is high altitude. Emergency medical assistance is at least one hour away. Fill up your gas tank and bring food.

Neither is available in the park. Visitor centers may not open until after sunrise. Be prepared for all kinds of weather.