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Sunrise Orientation

August 17, 2026

Sunrise Orientation

Park Event · Haleakalā National Park · Nov 14, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM

orange sun breaks horizon in distance people stand in blankets in foreground watching
NPS Photo/Kathryn Ferguson

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.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).

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