Rising 10,023 (3,005 m) feet above sea level, haleakala means house of the sun and is where demigod maui lassoed the sun, slowing its passage so people had more time to dry kapa (cloth) and grow food The dormant volcano's crater is actually a valley carved by erosion Upon arrival, please have the reservation holder present with valid id, reservation confirmation email, and your park pass or a way to purchase one. Reservations are required for vehicles accessing haleakala national park between 3 a.m Reservations are made online by 4 p.m Reservation system for sunrise to manage the popularity of sunrise viewing, the national park service requires a sunrise reservation for all vehicles entering the park between 3:00 am and 7:00 am
Slots open 60 days in advance, with a limited number released two days prior at 7:00 am hst. Plan your visit to haleakala national park—sunrise permits, best hikes, fees, weather, driving times, and insider tips for a safe, respectful trip. Because sunrise at haleakalā is so popular and the environment is fragile, the national park service requires visitors to make a reservation to help manage crowds and protect the area If you’re planning to catch a haleakalā sunrise, you’ll need to reserve a spot to enter the park between 3:00 am and 7:00 am A reservation guarantees parking at one of the four designated sunrise viewing. We’ve visited haleakala for sunrise twice so far, once with perfect conditions
