Haleakala Sunrise in Maui: Is it Worth Driving at 3:30 AM to the Summit? (09/2022 in 6 minutes)

The highlight of my Maui vacation is visiting the summit of Heleakala to witness the most majestic sunrise I've ever seen in my whole life. Here are several mistakes I want to share with you so you do not make the same tourist mistake that we have made:
1. Thinking you can make it from your hotel room to the summit in 1.5 hours. there is a slight traffic jam at the gate for National Park pass check. Make sure you account for this time when you leave the hotel. I suggest leaving at 3:30 AM if you are in Kihei.
2. Sunrise Pass- even if you have a National Park permit, you still have to have a pass. Book 60-days in advanced, or be like us...we were doing a daily lottery that starts at 10 AM to compete for a slot meant for 50 vehicles only.
3. Bring breakfast, there is no restaurant on top. Bring food and water.
4. Dress appropriately, it is cold on top. Bring your hiking shoes, if you plant to hike the other side of the summit.
5. Enjoy and be thankful for every sun rise in your life.
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[@ivysayshello]

Thank you for the raw video/audio of when the sun came up and the locals were singing to welcome the morning-I felt the magic through my phone screen ✨☀️✨

[@Kevin-xv9pm]

So this location is where the cloud background of the 90's TriStar Pictures logo took place. Cool.

[@juvyataliag]

Watching replay po wow ang ganda ng view 😍

[@floreenmendoza8723]

Ang ganda ng view nakaka relax ang nature vibe ng place

[@noradaguinod8974]

Wow ang ganda kita na yung ulap amazing keepsafe po

[@verncalungsod2299]

Wow ganda ng sunrise so amazing enjoy and be safe po ,💜🙏

[@analyngonzagateamthinker9379]

Wow napakaganda nmn dyan ma'am Marie candy kita ang mga ulap ang ganda pagmasdan ang sunset pra nasa ulap lng kayo nkapatong ang ganda pagmasdan nkakamangha po enjoy watching sunset and keep safe always po 😊💚💚

[@kathlacorte9405]

Wow napakaganda, what a beautiful and amazing creation of God. Enjoy every moment po.

[@erikabautista8070]

ang ganda ng view nakakatakot lang yung daan 🙈🙈 ingat po kayo sa roadtrip at sa mga susunod pa na mga roadtrips 💓💓💓

[@buddahGump]

We are going to Maui for the first time in May 2023. So excited. ❤😊

[@NurseCandyYTC]

Have fun and download the Gypsy app it’s like having a tour guide with you in your car, you will learn lots about the history and the places to go and eat.

[@maricrisaquino4138]

Watching replay nurse candy kagigising lang po🙈😅nice view nman sarap ng byahe pag gnyan 😊

[@NurseCandyYTC]

Ok, may message ako sa inyo. Sa admin gc.

[@maricrisaquino4138]

Keepsafe and enjoy po God bless 😊

[@mikkayromero4440]

Keep safe po ate candy ❤️💜💜

[@appleamistad7819]

Ang Ganda Naman Po Jan NASA ibabaw Ng clouds😅

[@annieroxaslas-ay3222]

❤

[@micatvvlog5134]

keep safe nurse

[@mikkayromero4440]

Godbless .

[@dhestimbolalejandro7339]

Watching reply po

[@amie_turla]

Wow ang ganda🥰🥰

[@alexandralowder4680]

What’s better sunset or sunrise?

[@jinlee9018]

I couldn’t book ticket for November since it only allow 2 days in advance for booking

[@NurseCandyYTC]

Try the daily (at 10 am) lottery recreation.gov

[@kreyes310]

Is there a certain place to park?

[@NurseCandyYTC]

Yes. Up by the summit there is a good amount of parking for personal vehicles and buses

[@buddahGump]

If you are handicapable ♿️ get a federal park pass and you get in free to all Fed national parks 😊