Haleakala Crater Hike…
Next time I’d like to spend more time exploring this crater and all it’s nooks and crannies…and caves. We started at the Halemau’u Trailhead. The trail immediately goes down a series of switchbacks, and drops 1400’ in elevation…not the best way to end a 14-mile hike, but the scenic aspect made up for it.
The route we took was a series of trails to the center of the crater which took us by several large cinder craters. The terrain looked like the moon, or Mars surface…pretty cool! We spent a lot of time taking pictures and observing the scenery through the binoculars. Had a nice break at our turnaround, before heading back.
Great day out with Deb…
The view starting down the switchbacks…
Looking out over the Ko’olau Gap.
Find Bill Murry…
Waste of a good sticker…IMO
Headed to those cinder cones…
MarsScape…
MoonScape…
One map I found this spot on labeled it “Bottomless Pit”, and I just had to find. Turns out it’s only 65′ deep… 🙁
Looking out the Ko’olau Gap…North side of the crater.
After our hike, we drove to the summit for a quick view…
Today’s Route…
