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Volcanoes in Maui County, Hawaii

8 volcanoes in Maui County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top volcanoes

HaleakalāVolcano
HaleakalāMaui County
East Molokai VolcanoVolcano
East Molokai VolcanoMaui County
West Maui MountainsVolcano
West Maui MountainsMaui County
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West Molokai VolcanoMaui County
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KaluaikiMaui County
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Kaluanui CraterMaui County
Volcano
Kalu‘uoka‘ō‘ōMaui County
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Kauhakō CraterMaui County

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How to photograph volcanoes

Volcanic cones and lava fields have strong shapes that read well in side-light; dark basalt needs careful exposure.

  • Snow-capped volcanoes reflect alpenglow at sunrise — shoot from a lake or meadow for a reflection.
  • Lava rock is sharp and unstable; stay on trails.
  • Long lenses from 20–60 miles away make large stratovolcanoes dominate the horizon.
  • Check local volcanic activity notices and area closures before visiting.

Season: Summer for high trails; winter and spring for snowy cones viewed from below.