Haleakala Highway (Crater Road)

Haleakala Highway is also known as Crater Road. It is one of the more popular highways in Maui, Highway. The Haleakala Highway goes all the way to the summit of Haleakala. Cattle, landscapes, horses, and the Haleakala silversword are just a few of the sites on the highway to view during the drive.

The highway is also sporadically covered with residential areas. There are quite a few of the residents in Maui who live just off Crater Road or right on it. It is one of the more used highways because of the various sites you can visit from it. Hosmer Grove in Haleakala National Park is just off of the highway. It is one of many sites with desert, and volcano. The summit of Haleakala has a center on top for visitors to enjoy. There is also a parking area so that one can enjoy the views and panoramic views of the crater and surrounding landscape.

Before arriving up at the summit and the desert, one will travel through the rainforest. The crater is by the most spectacular view especially at different times of day and the year when the clouds and sun change position.