Sliding Sands Trail

Haleakalā National Park

easy

Length: 7.81 mi

Est. time: 3h 24m

Gain: 90 ft

Loss: 3,186 ft

Max elev: 9,789 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehikehorse

Elevation profile

+90 ft gain · −3,186 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Haleakalā Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Ka Moa o Pele Loop + Sliding Sands Trail

10.1 mi · +381 ft · ~4.3 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Ka Moa o Pele Loop Kapalaoa Tail Kaupo Tail HALEMAUU TRAIL

Connect the dots

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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