Ka Moa o Pele Loop

Haleakalā National Park

easy

Length: 2.34 mi

Est. time: 54m

Gain: 291 ft

Loss: 260 ft

Max elev: 7,538 ft

NetworkTrail class 3Nativehikehorse

Elevation profile

+291 ft gain · −260 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Wilderness Tent Sites (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Halali'i Loop + Ka Moa o Pele Loop

3.1 mi · +347 ft · ~1.2 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Ka Moa o Pele Loop + Sliding Sands Trail

10.1 mi · +381 ft · ~4.3 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Halali'i Loop Sliding Sands Trail

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Learn:

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Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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