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Haleakala National Park Ranger Byron Cook helps some visitors decide what to do during their vist to Kipahulu.
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Haleakala National Park
Plan Your Visit
 

Your visit to Haleakala National Park might include a glimpse of a rare native bird, a hands-on experience with Hawaiian culture, breezes through the bamboo forest, or warm sun on your back as you hike a volcanic landscape.

First you have to choose the experience you are looking for and find out where to discover it. Do you want to spend the day visiting the summit area of the park? Or the coastal area? Do you have two days available so you can experience both? Perhaps you can spend a few days and plan an overnight adventure.

Whatever you choose, be sure you are prepared for your experience - remember that both the Summit and Kipahulu Areas are remote, natural areas with few ammenities.

 
Light clouds start to creep up the Kaupo Gap toward the summit
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The ever-changing weather is especially obvious in the Wilderness Area where clouds seem to follow your steps along the trail.
 

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You can experience hundreds of shades of green in the bamboo forest as well as enjoy the melodic tones produced in the breeze.

Did You Know?
Bamboo is one of the non-native plants you will see when you hike the Pipiwai Trail in the Kipahulu Area of Haleakala National Park. The extensive bamboo forest provides a unique array of sights and sounds along the trail.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2010 at 18:11 MST