"U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Azimuth Marker 011 – Haleakala, HA, USA" Waymark

Long Description:
A scenic drive along Highway 378 leads to Maui's 10,000-ft dormant volcano, a spot Mark Twain dubbed a "sublime spectacle." Colorful desert flora creates stunning contrast with the vast ocean and west Maui Mountains looming in the distance. Take in the scene from the car, or brave a long hike on Halemauu Trail.

The Park office, a mile from the entrance, provides all the trail maps, reports and tips you'll need.

Park headquarters and the 10,023 foot summit can be reached from Kahului via Route 37 to 377 to 378. Driving time to the summit from Kahului is approximately 1.5 hours. Kipahulu is reached via Route 36 to 360 to 31. Driving time from Kahului is approximately 2.5 hours.

Bring a lunch and PLENTY of water and a coat. Log your visit with a picture or two and try to include your GPS if possible.

Condition: Mark found in good condition Designation: 011 Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Monumentation type: AZIMUTH MARK disk County: Makawao Special category (optional): Not listed Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed Monumentation type (if other): Not listed USGS Topographic Quadrangle Name: Not listed Special Category (if other): Not listed Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Local database's URL (optional): Not listed

Visit Instructions:


1. A closeup photo of the mark is required.
2. A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   8/25/2008 Hawaiian Ninja visited it 1/13/2008 Jake39 visited it 9/26/2007 SqrRigger visited it

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