Description
Hawaiian folklore says that Haleakalā Crater is home to the creator of the Hawaiian Islands, Māui . It's certainly true that most of this same-named island sprang straight from here on Haleakalā: the giant shield volcano makes up about three quarters of Maui's total area. If you're up for a brisk break from the beach, the Sliding Sands Trail offers an 11-mile scramble to Haleakalā's summit – with plenty of stunning photo ops along the way.