The Kalahaku Overlook is only accessible while descending from the summit of Haleakalā. This restriction is due to the location of the access drive being in the middle of a sharp switchback turn with no visibility in the uphill direction. We stopped at the 9324 foot vista on our February 2014 trip to Maui.
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| Trail from the paved parking area to the overlook |
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| Looking across the Haleakalā crater |
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| Pu'u o Mäui, Pu'u o Pele, and Kama'oli'i cinder cones |
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| The rugged landscape of Kalahaku Pali |
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| Afternoon clouds building in the Kaupō Gap |
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| Kama'oli'i and Ka Lu'u o ka 'Ö'ö cinder cones |
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| Afternoon clouds partially obstruct Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa |
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| Turning away from the crater, afternoon clouds obstruct the view of Maui |
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| A very short interpretive loop trail is located outside the crater |
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| The clouds engulf the road outside the park on our descent to Kahului |
An entrance fee of $10 provides a three-day pass to visit the park. Other entrance options include an America the Beautiful Annual Pass for $80 for twelve months or a Senior Pass for a one-time fee of $10 for those age 62 or over.
The park website is http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm.
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