BLUE POOL
One of the most popular and gorgeous falls in Hawaii. The
falls are located right on the boulder beach a few feet from
the ocean. The falls enter a deep, clear pool called "Blue
Pool". The boulders in the pool are slippery but the water
is cool and refreshing. Native birds, wild pigs, and natural
flora surround the area. The view from the pool to the ocean
is majestic.
Useful Information: Unpaved parking along the road. No
facilities. Wear sturdy shoes for the hike to the falls. Be
very careful if entering the pool as the rocks are slippery.
Do not stand under the waterfall due to possible falling
rocks or debris. CAUTION: As with all fresh water streams in
Hawaii, there is the chance of Leptospirosis bacteria - do
not drink or swallow the water, keep water out of open cuts
and eyes.
DIRECTIONS: Before reaching Hana, ¼ mile beyond mile marker
#31, is 'Ula'ino Road on your left. Go to the end of 'Ula'ino
Road (about 3 miles) park. Most of the road is unpaved but
easily passable when dry. Walk approximately 200 yards along
the rocky shoreline to the waterfall and pool. |
KEANAE ARBORETUM
WALK
Trail Length: 0.6 mi. Time: approx 1 hr. Terrain: Relatively
flat asphalt walkway Activity: Pedestrian Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 40 ft
Route: The Keanae Arboretum is located in a tropical forest
setting near the Hana Highway on windward East Maui. It lies
alongside the Piinaau Stream on leveled terraces built
hundreds of years ago by Hawaiians for taro cultivation. The
arboretum is accessed via a 1/8 mile paved walkway from the
highway and features timber, fruiting and ornamental trees
from the tropics worldwide. An upper section features plants
cultivated by the Hawaiians for food and other uses. Keanae
Arboretum has no facilities or amenities associated with it
and no guided walks or brochures are provided. Trees are
identified as to common name, scientific name and country of
origin. The focus of the arboretum is to display and
identify tropical trees in a natural setting. The climate is
warm and humid with frequent showers.
Directions: Take Highway 360 to 0.7 mile past the 16 mile
marker. Parking is on the side of the road near the
Arborteum sign. |
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KIPAHULU /
OHEO GULCH HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK Kipahulu
"The Seven Sacred Pools"
Located on Highway 360E about 30-45 minuets past Hana town.
A series of beautiful streams and pools beginning in a rain
forest and ending at the sea. Swim with caution. Danger of
flash floods. Call ranger station for information on hike to
Makahiku Falls (0.75 mile/25 minutes one-way) and Waimoku
Falls (4 miles/2 hours one-way). Drive-in campground. |
TWIN FALLS - HAIKU
Twin Falls is the first waterfall on the Road to Hana.
Several trails lead to these falls (which actually number
more than two). These falls are not as spectacular as some
of the other falls along the Road to Hana but, if you have
the time and it is not raining, they are worth the stop. The
first and closest set of Twin Falls has a rope swing that
drops into a natural pool below the fall. The second Twin
Falls is about another ½ mile up Ho'olawanui Stream.
Daredevils frequently jump from the top of these falls into
the pool below. Recent rains can make the stream and
waterfalls unpredictable and unsafe. Check on weather
conditions before attempting these hikes.
Useful Information: Trails are often slippery even when it
has not been raining Flash floods can occur - do not attempt
the hike if weather indicates rain NEVER dive into the pools
below the falls due to shallow water and hidden rocks
DIRECTIONS: Between the town of Paia and Huelo, at the
intersection of Route 400, the road changes from Highway 36
to Highway 360 and the mile markers start over again at
zero. Past Mile Marker #2 a bridge crosses the Ho'olawanui
Stream. To hike to the upper Twin Falls, park just before
the bridge and follow the trail through the cow pasture for
about 1 mile. To reach the lower (and closer)Twin Falls,
park beyond the bridge on the right side of the road. The
trail is located just before the bridge that goes through
the trees and descends to the stream. The falls are about a
two minute walk from the bridge. |
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WAIKAMOI PRESERVE THE NATURE
CONSERVANCY OF HAWAII
The Conservancy's literature describes the
Waikamoi Preserve as being "A 5230-acre protected area - a
sanctuary for hundreds of native Hawaiian species, many of
them rare or endangered. Here, in windswept subalpine
regions and rainforests of koa and ohia, native plants,
birds and insects have woven an ecological fabric like no
other on the planet - one that supports some of the rarest
and most beautiful of Earth's creatures: the unique forest
birds of Hawaii." Access to the Preserve is limited to
guided hikes led by either Nature Conservancy staff and
volunteers, or by National Park Service guides. (Voluntary
monthly work trips are offered by the Nature Conservancy.)
Reservations are required for Conservancy hikes. For more
information, please visit their site. |
WAIKAMOI RIDGE
Highway 360E (Hana Hwy-past Mile Marker 9)
Family loop hike through a magnificent rain forest to an
overlook of bamboo groves and Waikamoi stream (0.8 mile/30
minutes round-trip). |
WAIANAPANAPA STATE PARK
Hwy 360E (Hana Hwy-past Mile Marker 32), Hana
Hardy family hike on ancient Hawaiian coastal lava trail
leading to Hana (4 miles / 2 hours one-way). Campground and
cabins.
Phone: (808)
984-8109 |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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NATURE CONSERVANCY OF HAWAII
81 Makawao Avenue, Suite 203A Makawao, HI
96768
Tel. (808) 572-7849
The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, a non-profit organization,
has several preserves on Maui including the Kapunakea
Preserve, and the Waikamoi Preserve. The Conservancy's
mission is to protect the finest remaining examples of
native plants, animals and natural communities in Hawaii by
protecting the places they need to survive. Call for
information on hikes, volunteer work trips, and memberships,
or visit their site. |
