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This being the case, traffic can build up at points. The road to the summit is one lane in each direction and there are about 20 switchbacks (zig zags - follow road 378 down the mountain on the map below to see for yourself). I was staying in Wailea, woke up at 2:30am, was on the road by 3:10, and still I should have left about 25 minutes earlier. When I found out what time the sun would rise (6:20am in November), I thought I could wake up at 4:00am and leave at 4:20am. Once that’s taken care of, you can start working backwards to plan your departure time. Be sure to check current traffic conditions and exact times before leaving.
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You’ll then need to tag on the time it takes to get from where you’re staying to Kahului (30 minutes from Wailea and 45 minutes from Kaanapali - two of the most popular areas to stay on the island). Next, you should know that it takes 1.5 hours to drive from Kahului (where the airport is) to the summit according to the National Parks Service. To plan your arrival, you’ll first want to find out when the sun will be rising during your stay.įind out what time the sun rises on Maui. TIP 1: ARRIVE EARLYĪrriving early is essential. I recently visited the Haleakala summit and compiled this list of four tips (along with a few other insights) to help you view the Haleakala sunrise like a pro. Located on the Island of Maui, Haleakala National Park is visited by over one million people each year. Although the park is vast (over 33,000 acres) and offers countless opportunities to experience Maui’s wild side, it is best known as one of the world’s best places to watch the sunrise.