Overnight Service Trip – Kipahulu bunk house and tent site – July 2026
Trip Leader: Peter peter@fhnp.org
Kīpahulu Service Trip (Frontcountry)
Level: Easy – Car/tent camping
Location: Kīpahulu District, Hāna, Maui
Spend the weekend immersed in the rainforest of Haleakalā’s Kīpahulu District. This is a frontcountry, car-accessible trip with minimal hiking and maximum connection to place.
Volunteers kōkua (assist) with projects like invasive weed removal, loʻi (taro patch) maintenance, and clearing trail corridors. The work is meaningful and the pace allows for plenty of time to connect, with each other, with the ʻāina, and with the park. Shared meals and social time in the evenings offer a chance to unwind and build community with like-minded individuals.
This 2-night tent camping trip is a wonderful way to give back and deepen your relationship to Haleakalā. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn more about native plants and species unique to Hawaiʻi and this special part of the park in areas many visitors never get to explore in depth.
FHNP can assist with gear loans if requested in advance.
Trip Notes:
- You must be 18 or older to participate.
- Some meals and carpooling are coordinated by trip leaders.
- Advance signup is required; space is limited.
- Clean boots and gear before the trip to prevent the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) and invasive species.