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Most visitors pass up Leleiwi overlook unknowingly. But it’s actually one of the best overlooks on Haleakala! The panoramic view of the crater is absolutely spectacular, and is from a completely different vantage point from the ones you’ve seen so far.

At the lookout, you will notice that the mountains are greener than at the summit. This is because moisture in the clouds brought in by the winds are trapped inside  the volcanic basin. If you just stand there for a few minutes, you can actually watch the clouds form. It’s a very unique and awesome experience, to witness weather happening right before your eyes!

To get to this overlook, you will need to follow a short path that starts on the opposite side of the parking lot ahead. It’s a short, half mile walk. On the way back, you will see a wall of stacked stones. This is the  remains of a ranch wall made in the late 1800s. At one time, it stretched for about 2 miles, and was intended to guide cattle to more fertile pasturelands on east maui.