Kapalaoa Cabin, Haleakala National Park

#13 among attractions in Haleakala National Park

Hiking, Wilderness hut

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Kapalaoa Cabin is a place located in Haleakala National Park (Hawaii state) and belongs to the category of hiking, wilderness hut.

It is situated at an altitude of 7297 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 20°42'23"N latitude and 156°11'2"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Crater Historic District (neighbourhood, 1 min walk), Haleakalā National Park (nature, 30 min walk), Hōlua Cabin (hiking, 84 min walk).

Coordinates: 20°42'23"N, 156°11'2"W

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Kapalaoa Cabin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pan-STARRS, Haleakalā, Hosmer's Grove, Haleakalā Observatory.

4.7 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Pan-STARRS, Maui
119 min walk • The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System located at Haleakala Observatory, Hawaii, US, consists of astronomical cameras, telescopes and a computing facility that is surveying the sky for moving or variable objects on a continual basis, and also producing accurate astrometry and photometry of already-detected objects.
4.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park
114 min walk • Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui Mountains.
5.8 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Hosmer's Grove, Maui
148 min walk • Hosmer's Grove is an example of experimental forestation from Hawaii's territorial days. Located just inside Haleakala National Park near the summit of Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii, it includes a campsite and several hiking trails.
4.7 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Haleakalā Observatory, Maui
121 min walk • The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory.
4.7 miW
Observatories and planetariums
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui
121 min walk • The 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope is a Department of Defense telescope at Haleakala Observatory. The telescope is part of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, which in turn is part of the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site.
4.3 miW
20°42'40"N • 156°15'0"W
Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala National Park
109 min walk • Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Haleakalā National Park, Haleakala National Park
30 min walk • Haleakalā National Park is an American national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. Named after Haleakalā, a dormant volcano within its boundaries, the park covers an area of 33,265 acres, of which 24,719 acres is a wilderness area.
4.6 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Maui
119 min walk • The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is a scientific facility for studies of the sun at Haleakala Observatory on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Known as the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope until 2013, it was named after Daniel K. Inouye, a US Senator for Hawaii. It is the world's largest solar telescope, with a 4-meter aperture.
~30 ftW
Neighbourhood, Rustic architecture
Crater Historic District, Haleakala National Park
1 min walk • The Crater Historic District encompasses National Park Service structures within Haleakala National Park. The buildings include utility structures, employee housing, administration facilities and visitor services facilities.
6.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Kipahulu, Haleakala National Park
160 min walk • Kīpahulu is an unincorporated community in the Hāna district of southeastern Maui, Hawaiʻi.
3.3 miNW
20°44'30"N • 156°13'5"W
Hōlua Cabin, Haleakala National Park
84 min walk • Hiking, Wilderness hut