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This hike takes you from the top of Haleakala down into its eroded crater, across the crater floor between colorful cinder cones and finally back up to the rim on dramatic switchbacks. Along the way are sweeping crater views, tall cliffs, volcanic pits, colorful geology and stands of silversword plants. The switchback climb at the end is exciting and graded for relatively easy going. Best done early as clouds often roll into the crater by late morning.
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$10 entrance fee for Haleakala National Park. If you have two vehicles, unload passengers and gear at the summit then shuttle one car back down to the Halemau'u trailhead. If you only have one vehicle, park at the Halemau'u trailhead and hitchhike to the summit.
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