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Haleakala Bridle Trail
Trail Length: 4.7 mi.
Time: approx 4
Terrain: Rocky, subalpine shrubland and open pasture
Activity: Guided hiking events only. Reservations Required
Difficulty: moderate
Elevation: 2000 ft
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Locator Map
Haleakala Bridle Trail Map

Route: Guided hikes on the unmanaged and unmarked trail begin on Haleakala Highway at approximately 6000` elevation. The guided hikes traverse subalpine shrubland, active pasture lands and eucalyptus plantings downhill to the Olinda Road Gate at about 4,000` elevation. The Waihou Spring State Forest Reserve parking area may be utilized for parking.
Island of Maui: Roads

Directions: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!! To make reservations for the guided hikes or for more information contact Torrie at (808) 873-3508. Participants are required to arrange their own transportation.

FORMS REQUIRED! Participants are required to bring signed Haleakala Ranch AND State DLNR waivers. Please print, sign and bring both waivers on the day of the hike. Be aware that dense fog or clouds may obscure the trail making traveling difficult. The guided hikes traverse pastures that are subject to active operations including herbicide use, heavy equipment, livestock and dogs utilized for livestock protection and management. Ranch dogs should not be approached. Hikers are not permitted to bring dogs.

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Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.

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