News Release

Haleakalā National Park Announces Free Entrance Days for 2020

News Release Date: November 7, 2019

Contact: Jin Prugsawan, 808-572-4450

Kula, Maui — Haleakalā National Park will have five entrance fee-free days in 2020. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees. 

The dates for 2020 are:

● Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
● Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day
● Tuesday, August 25 – National Park Service Birthday
● Saturday, September 26 – National Public Lands Day
● Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day

Free entrance days do not include sunrise reservations or admittance to the park between the hours of 3:00 am-7:00 am. People planning to view the sunrise at Haleakalā National Park must make sunrise viewing reservations in advance at www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/253731. Sunrise reservations at $1.00 per vehicle.

“Across the country, more than 400 national parks preserve significant natural and cultural areas, each one an important piece of our national identity,” said National Park Service Deputy Director David Vela. “Free entrance days serve as additional motivation for people to get outside and enjoy these places of inspiration and recreation.”

Throughout the year in Haleakalā National Park, people can enjoy free camping on first-come first-serve basis, free daily ranger-led programs, and a free Junior Ranger activity book where participants can earn a badge.   

The Summit district of Haleakalā National Park rising to 10,023 feet above sea level offers scenic overlooks, two visitor center facilitates, and a spectacular night sky for stargazing. Summit hiking trails range from overnight trips into wilderness areas to moderate or strenuous day hikes. Strenuous day hikes include trails like the Halemau’u trail, which offers dramatic views of the volcanic landscape in the park. Moderate day hikes like the Hosmer Grove trail allow you to view native honeycreepers and endemic bird species found here and nowhere else.

The Kīpahulu district of Haleakalā National Park offers a visitor center with native Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, lush rainforest, and a scenic rocky coastline. A moderate hike along the Pīpīwai Trail leads you to diverse rainforests and a bamboo forest to 400 foot Waimoku Falls. Those looking for shorter trails can take the Kulola Point Loop Trail, views along this trail include rainforest, the Pools of ’O’heo, and sweeping ocean vistas.

For those planning to hike in the park, whether at the Summit or Kīpahulu districts of Haleakalā National Park remember to check the weather and let someone know your plans such as where you’re going and when you will be back. Consider bringing the following items for your hike: sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock) clothing layers for cold or wet conditions, food, water, sturdy shoes, and emergency signals and devices (mirror, whistle, cell phone- note there is limited service, etc.).

For more information on Haleakalā National Park visit: www.nps.gov/hale.

 

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