Not for the faint of heart or those afraid of heights. Zip lining Haleakala Crater is pretty darn cool. I know most people go to Maui, to sit on the beach or scuba dive, but this is something completely different and exciting.

If you’re staying in the Lahaina area, the drive really isn’t that bad. You have to head back towards the airport and take a right on Highway 37 all the up the mountain. You’ll turn off, right before you see the sign for the Haleakala Crater onto Hwy 378 and drive 2 and half miles till you see the 3 red and white buildings on the left hand side.

You’ll suit up and get a quick lesson on how the equipment works then the short hike starts. The first line is short and each one gets longer. The last one is an amazing 750 feet long and 200 feet in the air! WOW! You have to take a running leap to get some speed for the last one. It’s a RUSH! There’s a short, 2 minute drive back to the headquarters after the last line.

There are always 2 guides for each group, one at the start of the line and one to help you get unhooked at the other end.

The hike isn’t bad, not real steep or anything, but there is an area with some wooden stairs. Halfway through, there is a swinging rope bridge that you have to cross and it’s pretty wobbly, but very exciting. (make sure you hold on with both hands)

TIPS: If you want to take a camera, they do have fanny packs that they will lend you, for free, so you can put your camera or whatever in it. There is no water served, so take a small bottle if you’re the type to get thirsty. I suggest a Camelback, which is a backpack that carries water and has a drinking tube, so your hands are free. We got one at Costco for 20bucks. There is also no indoor plumbing anywhere on the property, only porta-potties, so if you have a phobia of them...make sure you go beforehand.

Our tour took about an hour and a half, but it depends on the group size and if there are any chickens in the group. Don’t sign up if you think you might chicken out...they won’t give you a refund. The day that we went, it was raining and they didn’t cancel. The rain went down to a drizzle after a short burst, then it was nice and cool out. Max was our guide and he was not at all enthusiastic or funny. We still enjoyed ourselves, but he didn't seem very happy. Just an FYI