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Sliding Sands Trail in Haleakala National Park
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The Sliding Sands Trail (also called Keoneheehee Trail) starts at the bulletin board by the entrance to the Haleakala Visitor Center parking lot. The trail starts at 9,700 feet and descends 2,800 feet into the crater. The hike is extremely strenuous, especially on the way back up the mountain.
For a strenuous half-day hike, follow the Sliding Sands Trail to the first cinder cone, Ka Luu o ka Oo to complete a five mile round trip loop. If you've reserved one of the park cabings, Keoneheehee Trail leads to Kapalaoa cabin 5.6 miles away.
You'll quickly notice the lower concentration of oxygen in each breath. It's much more difficult to hike at such a high altitude and the air is very dry. Find out more about hiking near the summit and plan your visit to Haleakala National Park on Maui.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 15, 2004