Don't forget to look down and observe the rich plant life that lives in these harsh conditions.
The Leleiwi Overlook is worth the quick stop on your drive up the mountain.
If you are stuck in a cloud at this elevation, don't worry. You might drive above the clouds once you get to the summit.
Many plants found nowhere else in the world grow on the flanks of Haleakalā.
Watch closely for rainbows emerging from the clouds.
The trail to the Leleiwi Overlook.
There's a wind screen at the overlook so that so you can enjoy this view from behind a plexiglas barrier.
Enjoy the solitude while you can. Many visitors will skip this stop on their rush to the summit.
It can be cold and windy along the trail.
The mountain makes its own weather.