From a Distance..............
From a Distance..........the view is that of the Kipahulu Forest Reserve, as it makes it way down the Southern slope of Haleakala. The runoff from Haleakala has created this beautiful, huge and lush rain forest that encompasses most of Maui’s eastern and south eastern shore line, from the summit freeze line to the sea.
( ....and yes it does freeze often at night at the summit....)
Haleakala is 10,023 feet above sea level..
Haleakala is taller than Mount Everest by about about 674 feet when you consider that there is an additional 19,680 feet of the volcano hidden under the ocean, and 10,023 feet above sea level.....for a total height of 29703 feet..
Mount Everest measures 29029 feet above sea level.
From a Distance..............
From a Distance..........the view is that of the Kipahulu Forest Reserve, as it makes it way down the Southern slope of Haleakala. The runoff from Haleakala has created this beautiful, huge and lush rain forest that encompasses most of Maui’s eastern and south eastern shore line, from the summit freeze line to the sea.
( ....and yes it does freeze often at night at the summit....)
Haleakala is 10,023 feet above sea level..
Haleakala is taller than Mount Everest by about about 674 feet when you consider that there is an additional 19,680 feet of the volcano hidden under the ocean, and 10,023 feet above sea level.....for a total height of 29703 feet..
Mount Everest measures 29029 feet above sea level.