News Release

Haleakalā National Park Remains Closed Following Severe Weather

Date: December 20, 2022
Contact: Jin Prugsawan

Kula, HI - The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed following severe weather. Wind speeds at the summit remain high and unsafe for vehicles on roadways. All reservations for Hosmer Grove Campground, wilderness cabins, and wilderness tent camping for December 20, 2022 are canceled. Park personnel are working to clear roadways of debris, assess trails, and restore power to park facilities.

The Pīpīwai Trail, Kūloa Point Trail, and Kīpahulu Visitor Center in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park remain closed. The Kīpahulu District and campground are open, however, access to the park on the Hāna Highway and Pi'ilani Highway may be limited.

Haleakalā National Park will reopen once conditions improve. For further updates, visit: www.nps.gov/hale.