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Sunrise Orientation

Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii

Photo: NPS Photo/Kathryn Ferguson

Next time

Friday, Oct 9 · All day

Local time at the park

About this program

The sunrise orientation features a brief overview of the summit area, important rules for visiting the park, and the cultural significance of this sacred place. The orientation talk may be followed by an  oli , or Hawaiian chant, to welcome the rising sun and the beginning of a new day.

Where to meet
The orientation talk occurs near the Haleakalā Visitor Center (9,740 feet).
Good to know
The sunrise orientation will occur around 15 minutes prior to sunrise, contingent upon conditions.

From the National Park Service.

Upcoming dates

  • Friday, Oct 9All day
  • Saturday, Oct 10All day
  • Sunday, Oct 11All day
  • Monday, Oct 12All day
  • Tuesday, Oct 13All day
  • Wednesday, Oct 14All day
  • Thursday, Oct 15All day
  • Friday, Oct 16All day
  • Saturday, Oct 17All day
  • Sunday, Oct 18All day

And 20 more dates. Schedule from the Haleakalā National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.

At the park that day

Weather

79° / 79°

clear sky · OpenWeather forecast

Sunset

6:07 PM

Friday

No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.

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