Hike on Maui, Hawaii

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Hiking on the Hawaiian Island of Maui is one of the favorite pursuits of visitors to the “The Magic Isle”. Whether as a stand-alone adventure to visit gorgeous waterfalls, rainforests or the crater of an ancient volcano or combined with kayaking and snorkeling to create a full day of unforgettable memories, hiking some of the treasured trails of the landmass is a great way to experience the island paradise. Many self-guided hiking trails provide access to otherwise unreachable locations but professional outfitters are also available to guide trekkers to many less visited locations. Perhaps one of the easier hikes on Maui is the paved path that takes hikers to the iconic Iao Needle in Iao Valley State Park just outside of Wailuku. Haleakala National Park in the “Upcountry” presents a number of trails for trekkers’ consideration sporting incredible views from the summit of Maui’s highest peak rising over 10,000 feet above sea level with the Halemauu Trail and Keoneheehee Trail among the most popular. The Skyline Trail on the outskirts of Haleakala National Park provides a rugged above-the-tree-line experience for those seeking a challenging experience packed with awesome views. The Pipiwai Trail to Ohe’o Gulch Pools (Seven Sacred Pools) is a short, easy hike that rewards trekkers with a series of impressive waterfalls and serene pools flowing through Ohe’o Gulch to the ocean beyond. The trail head is reached from just outside the town of Hana. On the south side of Hana Bay is a picturesque location properly called Kaihalulu but more popularly called “Red Sand” Beach as a result of centuries’ old deposits of a crumbled cinder cone. The beach is reachable on foot only from the end of the Uakea Road. One of the most popular trails in northwest Maui is the Waihee Ridge Trail, a 5 mile(8 km) round trip of moderate difficulty through a lush forest of indigenous trees and ferns culminating with expansive views of the valley below and 270 foot tall double-tiered Makamaka'ole Falls. The trail is reached from Kahului off Highway 340. The Lahaina Historic Trail is an easy urban hike through the celebrated whaling village of Lahaina. The Hawaiian name of the walk, Ala Moolelo O Lahaina, provides an understanding of the significant past of this charming town with a self-guided tour that includes a number of National Historic Landmarks among the 62 delineated sites. The West Maui Mountains provides another area of the island ripe for hiking and exploring but due to the relative undeveloped nature of the trails and rugged terrain is best experienced under the guidance of a trained outfitter. Exploring Maui on foot provides an up-close and personal perspective that many visitors to this favored island in the Hawaiian archipelago miss. Add the dream to Hike on Maui to your list and combine it with your trip of a lifetime to Hawaii and create some lasting memories to share.

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