Hikes

West Maui Hikes
Hikes Elsewhere in Maui

When hiking out in nature, have you ever wondered how the plants and insects you see got to Hawai'i?  Or how about what kinds of birds are twittering from the tree tops?  Hiking is a great way to learn about and better appreciate your natural environment.

We encourage you to explore the other pages on this site and our photo gallery before you explore your watershed..

* Lahaina Pali Trail: This historic hiking trail at Ukumehame offers great panoramic views through dryland vegetation. Although beautiful and worthwhile, this trail can be very hot! Check out the Na Ala Hele website for more information on where to park, what to bring and what you will see! http://www.hawaiitrails.org/trail.asp?TrailID=MA+06+001

* Ohai Trail: A newly completed trail at Kahakuloa, along West Maui's north shore. While on the trail hikers will have the chance to view the Hawaiian endangered plant 'ohai, as well as the more common nehe, 'ulei, 'akoko, and 'a'ali'i - and other wildlife, including native sea birds, turtles, and whales in winter. The trail head is located at the 41 mile marker of the Kahekili Highway, at Papanalahoa Point between Kahakuloa Village and the Nakalele Blowhole

* Waihe'e Ridge Trail: Offers views of wet forest types and deep windward valleys.The end of the trail, at 2,563 feet, boasts panoramic views of Wailuku and central Maui, the Kahakuloa slopes, and Mount Eke. http://www.hawaiitrails.org/trail.asp?TrailID=MA+05+001&island=Maui
 

* 'Iao Valley State Park: 'Iao Valley was once the home to many kings of Maui. Now a memorial to peace in the islands, this user friendly park contains short, easy hiking trails and interpretive signs depicting the natural and cultural appeal of this area.  http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_to_see/IaoValleyStatePark.htm
 

* Waihe'e:  The Waihe'e coastal dunes and wetlands preserve is open for educational walks every first Saturday and habitat restoration workdays every Friday. 244-5263.  http://www.mauicoastallandtrust.org/waihee.php

REMEMBER:  Protect the watershed by staying on the trail and don't forget to clean your gear to prevent the spread of weeds and insects!

 

Na Ala Hele is a state program that maintains designated hiking trails throughout Maui with the help of volunteers.  [http://www.hawaiitrails.org.]

Haleakala National Park leads a "Waikamoi Cloud Forest Hike"on Mondays and Thursdays.  "Walk on the Wet Side" is a more extensive hike into Waikamoi Preserve, held every 3rd Sunday of the month.  www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/guided-activities.htm;  808 572-4400.

East Maui Watershed Partnership conducts interpretive hikes into Waikamoi Preserve and presentations about Hawaiian rainforest ecology for local schools, businesses, church, and community groups.  www.eastmauiwatershed.org; 573-6999.