Can I see Mauna Loa from Maui?

Yes, you can see the big volcanoes on the Big Island from Maui, especially from the top of Haleakala . Here's an image from Haleakala, probably from the Sliding Sands Trail starting at the Visitor Center. The mountain on the left is Mauna Kea, on the right is Mauna Loa.



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In other words, no place on Maui has volcanic hazards equivalent to Lava-Flow Hazard Zones 1 and 2 on Hawai'i Island.

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The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred ?Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months), farm-to-table cuisine and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala.

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Haleakala, the only active volcano on the Island of Maui, erupted most recently between about 600 and 400 years ago. In the past 1,000 years, at least 10 eruptions produced lava flows and tephra cones from the rift zone that crosses the volcano from southwest to east and through Haleakala Crater.

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Lava is best seen at night along the south rim. There are three main viewing locations: Kupina?i Pali (Waldron Ledge) from Crater Rim Trail, Kilauea Overlook, and Keanakako?i Crater. Keanakako?i Crater is the closest eruption viewpoint - here you'll see a lava lake that emits a reddish-orange glow at night!

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Today, Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawai?i is one of the few places in the world where visitors can come face to face with an active volcano—a truly unforgettable experience.

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