Really worth making the time to do this. Road up is in great condition. It winds around a bit but and gets a bit steep but at the correct speed for the road is totally ok. The view of the island and sea below is breathtaking and the crater is stunning. Wear long pants, a windbreaker and a sweater or fleece. The wind is icy!

Enjoy sunrise between 3 am and 7 am. Book upto 60 days in advance to avoid disappointment. though we booked very close to our travel. A 2 wheel drive can take you comfortably up the winding roads. Travelling from Lahaina as early as 3 am can be quite challenging. So stay close to the Park, go to see the sunrise, spend the whole day enjoying the ocean views, the mountains and the drive around the crater rim and return to the same close-by accommodation. Simply fascinating. Around dusk, enjoy the sunset view and the stars. The pictures taken are at an altitude of 10,000 ft which shows the different colours of the volcano soil and the beautiful blue sky.

Twisty road and long drive to get there, but so worth it!! The views are amazing, and we got there at sunset for absolutely amazing view. It was really neat to see the mountain tops above the clouds! There is also a lot of information about the weather patterns and how they move around the island which was neat. It is chilly up there, so make sure to bring layers!!

I was able to see the sunset from the summit of Haleakala, which I had longed to do. I had been to the summit of Haleakala several times before, but in each case, fog and rain prevented me from seeing the sunset. This time, however, I was able to see the sunset through the clouds. If you visit Maui, please come and see the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen. Depending on the day, you will need to be at the parking lot at the top at least an hour before sunset, as parking spaces can be scarce. To be sure of seeing the Haleakala sunset, please get the latest weather information on Haleakala in advanced.

Proudly claiming 10,023 feet at its peak, Haleakalā is Hawaii's third tallest volcano. We visited the park 11 years ago, but bad weather decided to hide the summit in thick fog. We had chosen a beautiful sunny day for the second try and it paid off. The journey via Haleakalā driveway to the top is simply mesmerizing. Upon entry, visitors must purchase a recreational pass at a cost of $30 per car. Bring extra layers to change into when you arrive and expect strong winds or sunshine. Sunscreen is not an option but a requirement. Do your homework before deciding to hike, some trails are time consuming and not for the unfit. If you are lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, the views at the top are breathtaking. Among a wide variety of lava colors and rocky landscapes, you will see the rare and famous silversword. We arrived early to avoid the midday crowds and had packed snacks and brought water as no drinks or food are available in the park. We felt slight signs of altitude sickness, on the summit crater of Haleakalā, but nothing major. On your way if you want to stop for lunch, we will recommend the town of Kula. Bottom line, the scenic drive and summit hike was memorable and highly recommended.

It is a long winding road but we’ll worth it. We were lucky, for once we didn’t freeze our buns off, the summit was clear, and as said in Maui revealed( best guide book) your are above the cloud, watching turbulence without being in it. On our way home we stopped at Kula bistro, had some great pastries. Overall a fabulous day, a must do while in Maui

We left Lahaina at 330AM to make sunrise. It was 71 degrees when we left and it was 30 degrees on the summit. We were prepared with layers. We packed our thermals, sweatshirts, hats, wool socks and gloves. The drive on the way up is along the mountain edge in the pitch dark. The good news is the road is paved and very well maintained. The not so good news is Yes it is scary to drive the road up to the summit. I would have tapped out before we reached the check in to enter the park. My hubs was a trooper. He white knuckled it up there. He said going down was worse. He was on the brake going down. No gas necessary because gravity pulls you down. Seeing yourself drive down in the edge of the volcano did him in. He was laser focused and no chit chatting. LOL! The views were incredible and we're glad we did it. But we don't necessarily have to do it again. A one and done for us. But it was definitely a sight to behold. Standing above the clouds. INCREDIBLE!

Even though it was a bright sunny day as we were driving up the volcano, it did get cloudy and rainy about the time we were entering the park. The Ranger warned us that it had been windy and cloudy nearly all day up there, but we decided to forge ahead anyway. Although the road was not nearly as scary as the Road to Hana, it did feel nerve-racking, the higher we went due to the wind and lack of visibility. We were hoping it would clear so we could see the sunset, but no such luck. So we just ended up turning around so we could do part of the drive back down in the light. I was really disappointed as I had been hoping to see the crater. I definitely want to try going again if I ever make it back to Maui

The drive was about 90 minutes. We stopped at the visitor center. The drive up to the top has beautiful sentry. So many rocks, mountains , greenery to see. When you get to the top be ready for chilly weather with high winds. The best thing at the top is a rainbow over the crater! Breathtaking!!!

The view of the volcanic valley is not to be missed. I have seen nothing like it elsewhere. However, go early as the clouds may roll in late morning or early afternoon and all you will see is fog. We did not go for sunrise, but arrived about 9 so all was well. Recommend a short walk down the Shifting Sands Trail to the viewpoints (about 1 mile).