Pa ka'oao Trail (White Hill Trail) is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kula, Maui, Hawaii that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
Note: The National Park Service recommends confirming trails are open on their website, due to changing weather conditions and COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm As of June 2020 (COVID 19 response) The summit area is now open for sunrise viewing and must be reserved on Recreation.gov. Reservations allow access to the Summit District of the park from 3:00am to 7:00am. Please visit https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/conditions.html for more information. Starting from the visitors center, you walk around the base of the cone, then up the side through a rocky path that overlooks the Haleakala Valley. The view from the top is surreal. Highly recommend this as a short and good reward for your effort.
Haleakala National Park PO Box 369 Makawao HI 96768 For general park information, call (808) 572-4400. Recorded message is available 24-hours a day and will likely contain an answer to your question. To speak to a park representative, call the same number and press 0 during office hours of 8:00 am - 3:45 pm HST. Kipahulu (Coastal Area) For information specific to the Kipahulu area of the park, call the Kipahulu Visitor Center at (808) 248-7375 during office hours of 9am-5pm HST.
January 13, 2021A quick climb for an overlook of the crater. Great views!
January 12, 2021
December 31, 2020December 14, 2020November 28, 2020Awesome views!
August 10, 2020Short walk to an overview. Great views of the massive crater
September 12, 2019The trail is basically a winding staircase up to a great view of Haleakala. Fantastic view. Worth all the stars
August 31, 2019Great short hike from back of the parking lot near the visitor center. Awesome views. I was the only one up there at the time so it was very peaceful.
August 22, 2019Don’t forget to bring lots of water... and snacks
August 18, 2019Great trail for those whom are not able to take the Sliding Sands trail and others. Breathtaking view!
July 18, 2019amazing tiny walk to see incredible views
July 3, 2019Very easy trail, but altitude can make you feel winded more quickly than normal! These views are breathtaking!
May 18, 2019Viewed sunrise from this spot away from the crowds. A lovely place
March 10, 2019I guess if you drove all the way up there, you might as well do that. The view is very similar than the summit. I'd say you should also probably go down there through sliding sands!
March 4, 2019Wow, wonderful views. Bring plenty of water, not much shade.
December 9, 2018short but extremely scenic
May 28, 2018Awesome views of the area, a must to take the short hike up for all sides panoramic. Plan for the altitude change by hydrating as this short hike could tax you if elevation causes any issues.
April 20, 2013This is a short, but worthwhile hike to a viewpoint above Haleakala from the summit vistor's center.
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