Accessibility

Accessibility at the Summit District

The Headquarters Visitor Center, Haleakalā Visitor Center, and Hosmer Grove picnic area are all accessible sites in the summit area. The Headquarters Visitor Center has an accessible exhibit featuring Hawaiian culture. Park brochures in Braile are available to borrow at the Headquarters Visitor Center information desk. A transcript is available for the backcountry orientation video at the Headquarters Visitor Center as well.

Accessible restrooms are located at Haleakalā Visitor Center, Kalahaku Overlook, Park Headquarters Visitor Center, and Hosmer Grove.

Accessible water fountains can be found at Park Headquarters Visitor Center, and Haleakalā Visitor Center.

The summit building is accessible, with assistance, via a steep ramp. Park trails are currently unpaved and not suitable for wheelchair use.

Accessibility at the Kīpahulu District

The Kīpahulu Visitor Center is accessible, and there are accessible parking spaces and restrooms near the visitor center connected by a paved path.

At this time the trails leading to the pools and the forest are muddy, steep, and rocky. Access beyond the paved trail is difficult for wheelchairs or for persons requiring assistance.