Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, United States

5thisgirl_Gray 5:00 PM Jun 10, 2021

Must do
Visited on June 8 with family to watch the sunrise. First of all, be sure to go online and make a reservation if you plan to watch the sunrise because they will not let you in without it before 7am. The cost is $1.00 for the reservation then you pay the entrance fee at the park entry gate upon arrival. The entry fee is per car. Be advised that you should plan to get into the park between 3am and 5am, if the sun is to rise around 5:30. The drive up is about 15 to 30 miles depending the area, and the road is winding and steep; so if you are fearful of heights on a narrow two-lane road you might not want to be the driver. It is very dark going up, and super sunny going down. Some people hang around and hike the trails after watching the sunrise, but we didn't. It is slso very cold and windy, so you will definitely want to wear a warm jacket, maybe even a scarf and gloves, and warmer clothing. This sunrise view is definitely the best on the island and is worth fighting the chilly temperatures. I highly recommend this activity if you do not have a height phobia.

4kimpossible 5:00 PM Jun 2, 2022

Spectacular sunrise
Woke up at 2am to make sure we were there for the sunrise. The drive completely in the dark with so many switchbacks was a bit scary especially with the tour busses speeding behind us, but well worth the time and the drive. Make sure to dress warmly because it is cold at the top, but you will be rewarded with a glorious sunrise. Tickets are released 60 days in advance and they only release 125 tickets per day so reserve well in advance.