Event

Full Moon Walk

Haleakalā National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 20.709908, -156.252687


This program meets at the Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Observation Deck, at 10,023 feet.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk
Walk

This program begins after sunset. Allow for ample time to enter the park and drive to the meeting location, as parking before, during, and immediately following sunset can be difficult. It is a half-hour drive from the Summit District entrance station to the Observation Deck at Puʻuʻulaʻula.

Description

Discover Haleakalā by the light of the full moon. Join park staff at the Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Observation Deck to learn about our connections to the moon and what it tells us about our past and future. Then take a moonlit stroll to see the lunar landscape of Haleakalā for yourself.

Participants should dress warmly for cold and windy weather and bring comfortable walking shoes, snacks, and water. Red lights are also recommended. 

The program may be canceled due to inclement weather.

Reservation or Registration: No

There is no registration, advance sign-up, or limit on the number of participants.

Image Gallery

The earth's moon through a telescope
The earth's moon through a telescope
A close-up look at our moon reveals a shared history of creation and volcanism.
NPS Photo / BR
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