Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is an American national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. Named after Haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres (52.0 sq mi; 134.6 km2), of which 24,719 acres (38.6 sq mi; 100.0 km2) is a wilderness area. The land was designated a national park in 1976 and its boundaries expanded in 2005.
| Haleakalā National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location within Hawaii | |
| Location | Maui County, Hawaii, United States |
| Nearest city | Pukalani |
| Coordinates | 20°43′0″N 156°10′0″W |
| Area | 33,265 acres (134.62 km2) |
| Established | July 1, 1961 |
| Visitors | 1,087,616 (in 2022) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Haleakalā National Park |
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