To catch the sunrise is practically impossible due to the lottery system, but the sunset is much easier. Be sure to allow yourself extra to get up as you may want to make frequent stops to enjoy the sights. BRING EXTRA JACKETS as the wind lashes the cold all about your body – even gloves may be needed.⠀
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Haleakalā or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui Mountains.⠀
The tallest peak of Haleakalā (“house of the sun”), at 10,023 feet (3,055 m), is Puʻu ʻUlaʻula (Red Hill). From the summit one looks down into a massive depression some 11.25 km (7 mi) across, 3.2 km (2 mi) wide, and nearly 800 m (2,600 ft) deep. The surrounding walls are steep and the interior mostly barren-looking with a scattering of volcanic cones. (thanks, wikipedia)⠀
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