Strenuous King's Highway hike along lava flow, spectacular shoreline,
secluded coves and many ancient archaeological sites. Shady
part-way. Dolphins are often seen in the bay.
ACCESS:
Take Kihei Road (31) going south. The pavement ends just
past Makena State Park where a dirt road continues to Makena
Village. From there it becomes quite rough, continuing
another 5 miles through the Ahini-Kinau Natural Area Reserve
to La Perouse Bay. This section should not be attempted in a
standard sedan. Jeeps and pickups are better suited for it.
Pole fishing along the coast is excellent but the area is extremely hot
and dry and there is no water or other facilities. If you
are hiking into this area you must be self-sufficient.
Hiking boots are a must. Camping is permitted along the
coast beyond the end of the first big flow at Kanaio Beach.
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF
LAND & NATURAL RESOURCES
Division of Forestry & Wildlife
54 South High Street Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel. (808) 984-8100
Free Maui hiking trail information including information on
the state Na Ala Hele trail system and free recreation maps.
HAWAII STATE PARKS
Dept. Of Land & Natural Resources
54 South High Street, Rm. 101 Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel. (808) 984-8109
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (Closed Weekends and State
Holidays) Information and free site maps on hiking in Maui's
state parks.
MAUI COUNTY PARKS
Department of Parks and Recreation
1580C Kaahumanu Avenue Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel. (808) 243-7389
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (Closed
weekends/holidays) Free information on Maui's county parks.
