This ancient trail in the south of Maui, once known as the “King’s Highway,” winds over ancient lava flows, past ancient sites and rocky lookout points.
The Halemu’u trail is located in west Maui. This thrilling 9.5-mile hike leads down into the Haleakalā volcanic crater which takes up about three-quarters of Maui’s surface.
If you’re looking for a shorter alternative to the Waimoku Falls hike, the Kuloa Point Trail is perfect.
The easily accessible ‘lao Valley State Park, in the northeast of the island, is one of the most popular spots in Maui.
All trails are easy to intermediate, and range between less than a mile to up to 4 miles long.
If you don’t mind getting a little wet, the intermediate-level Makamaka’ole Falls trail, in the West Maui Forest Reserve in Wailuku, is a joy to hike.
While the end goal of this 4 mile out-and-back hike is reaching the breathtaking Waimoku Falls, the journey up is equally magical