Saturday, March 27, 2010

Beautiful and Challenging hikes?

My lovely and I are in very good physical condition and are looking for a hike that is not only beautiful but challenging, a nice workout. Any recommendations?



Beautiful and Challenging hikes?


We didn%26#39;t really go on any hikes so I can%26#39;t really help you, but I%26#39;ll bump you up so maybe someone else can answer you. Good luck.



Beautiful and Challenging hikes?


My husband and i really enjoyed our hike down into Haleakala. We drove up for the sunrise, and the hiked a portion of the Sliding Sands trail down into the crater. We only did a 2-2.5 mile section of it, which ended at an amazing volcanic cone, and then hiked back up. However, I believe the trail goes down another 2 miles into the crater. This is not a loop, so you have to hike back up the way you came. The starting elevation is 10,000 feet, and we descended about 2,000 feet during our hike.





I know there are other hikes in Haleakala, including a longer one that ends at a spot further down the road and involves hitchiking back up to your car. We spoke with the park ranger at hte visitor center who was very helpful.

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