News Release

Haleakala National Park Summit District is Partially Closed Due to Severe Weather

Water on roadway, Hosmer Grove Campground, 1-23-2023 - Haleakala National Park

NPS Photo by A. Melhorn

News Release Date: January 27, 2023

Kula, HI—The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park is closed above Leleiwi Overlook at 8,840 feet due to hazardous road conditions. All reservations for Hosmer Grove Campground on January 27 are canceled due to flooding on roadways. Park closures include the Kalahaku Overlook at 7,990 feet, Haleakalā Visitor Center at 9,740 feet, Pā Ka‘oao Trail, Keonehe‘ehe‘e trailhead, and Puʻuʻulaʻula Summit at 10,023 feet. Travel to the summit for sunset viewing is not advised due to hazardous weather conditions.

Wilderness cabin and campsite reservation holders may still access the crater but must do so via Halemau‘u Trailhead at 7,990 feet. Wilderness backpackers and hikers are advised to prepare for heavy rain and challenging weather conditions.

Sunrise reservations for January 28 have not been canceled at this time. Sunrise reservation holders are advised to check the park website for potential closures prior to any travel to the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park.

For the current weather forecast visit the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov.

The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park remains open. Park closures will reopen these areas once conditions improve, for further updates, visit: www.nps.gov/hale.