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Lahaina Pali Trail – Maalaea: Lahaina Pali Trail – Maalaea

This is a rugged and strenuous 5-mile trail from Maalaea to Ukumehame. This is an out-and-back hike with trailheads on either end. Both trailheads are close to sea level and the trail gains ~1600 ft. in 2.5 miles, then descends back toward sea level for another 2.5 miles. The Lahaina Pali Trail is rocky, and the uphill portions can be …

Lahaina Pali Trail – West: Lahaina Pali Trail – West

This is a rugged and strenuous 5-mile trail from Maalaea to Ukumehame. This is an out-and-back hike with trailheads on either end. Both trailheads are close to sea level and the trail gains ~1600 ft. in 2.5 miles, then descends back toward sea level for another 2.5 miles. The Lahaina Pali Trail is rocky, and the uphill portions can be …

Lower Puohokamoa Falls: Lower Puohokamoa Falls

Lower Puohokamoa Falls flow can fluctuate dramatically. When the flow is low, there is a wonderful pool at the base of the falls that experienced hikers can access. The trail is treacherous and steep – with a wrong move potentially ending in catastrophic consequences – so if you are not an expert-level hiker in this type of terrain, it is …

Memorable Things To Do On Maui – (#11-20)

11. Zip across the treetops Ziplines are an incredibly fun way to see parts of Maui you’d never see. The best lines fly riders over rough terrain and verdant gulches, riders soar over a beautiful forest canopy. A zipline is a stationary cable stretched between two points, with the rider strapped into a trolley. Gravity pulls the rider along the …

Memorable Things To Do On Maui – (#21-30)

21. Go surfing/windsurfing/kitebaording If you already know how to surf and brought your gear, you’re in the right place – Maui is where surfers go when they’ve died and gone to heaven! If you didn’t bring your gear, there are plenty of places to buy or rent gear for your visit. Google Map with Maui Surf Shops 22. Have a …

Memorable Things To Do On Maui – (#41-50)

41. Swim under a waterfall What tropical fantasy doesn’t include this scene? There are loads of spectacular waterfalls with pools along the North Shore and Road to Hana. The Waterfalls category will show you our favorites. 42. Watch world-class surfers at Jaws Jaws is a huge tow-in surf break on the North Shore of Maui that sports the worlds largest …

Missing Person Alert – Haiku, Maui

There has been a Facebook page put up by those searching for breaking news: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Laura-Vogel/327203795945 Please share with all your North Shore friends: Laura Vogel went missing, last seen Feb. 21 to go camping in the “Birthing Pools”, Pauwela Lighthouse area of Haiku. Caucasian, 5 feet, 8 inches, 140 pounds, blond hair, blue eyes. She was wearing dark gray sweatpants …

Nemo Falls: Nemo Falls

Getting to Nemo Falls requires a fairly easy ~1/3 mile hike through the Ko’olau Forest Reserve along a 4WD ditch access road, then crossing a narrow utility footbridge (read: potentially unsafe to the untrained, and also probably EMI property), followed by a moderately difficult scramble a few hundred yards upstream, across slippery rocks with poor footing. Also, if the streamflow …

Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls: Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls

Taking into account the easy accessibility, the Pipiwai Trail offers, hands-down, the all-around best of East Maui’s most dramatic stream and waterfall hikes. This idyllic 1.8 mile trail unfolds alongside a string of (many more than seven) pools and waterfalls framed by the lush green diversity of the lush tropical rainforest. The dramatic diversity then suddenly morphs into the zen-oneness …

Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside: Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside

If you need a rest stop with bathrooms, this five acre state wayside is a good option. There are also covered picnic tables and a small waterfall with plunge pool. The only part worth stopping for here are the bathrooms, but if you need to schedule a stop, once out of the car it can be a convenient and fairly …

Swinging Bridges (aka Waihe’e Valley Trail)

In a nutshell: CLOSED. Hike into windward West Maui Mountains across suspension bridges, small waterfalls and end at a pool. Minuses: CLOSED. Sound-bite:“I’m trespassing, but I paid the fee!?!” UPDATE: AS OF SEPTEMBER 2011 THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED A strong razor-wire lined gate has been placed on the trail/access road. Sorry, it is actually a very sore spot among …