First and foremost, you will most likely want to obtain some form of guide dedicated to the road to hana. Explore the road to hana with this stop by stop guide to maui waterfalls, lookouts, beaches, and attractions using mile markers. Photos, descriptions, and mile markers for the some of the best road to hana sights. After hana, the hana highway changes from highway 360 to county road 31, and the mile markers start counting down. To get to these falls, just head across the road from the parking area youll see a picnic area to your left and stairs to your right. To the east of kalepa bridge, the highway continues to kipahulu as hawaii route 31 the piilani highway. Add to it a good chance of rain that you might encounter the more you travel towards the east. While headed east on the road to hana, hookipa translates to hospitality. Youll find this spot about halfway between hana highway mile markers 22 and 23. The inexperienced users guide to the road to hana maui. The road to hana is worldrenowned for being a long, beautiful drive that features incredible sights and stops that make it one of the goto destinations on maui. Apr 09, 2017 hana is a small town on the eastern side of the island, i. At 160 pages, featuring more than 70 stops, it is the most condensed, yet thorough, guide of its kind.
For more information, please read my disclaimer havent read part 1 of my guide to the road to hana, maui, yet. Read up on the spots that interest you the most and write down the mile marker. At mile marker 45 south of hana, beyond hamoa beach, is wailua falls. Its a 52mile highway stretch with winding and narrow onelane roads, so it requires full attention to navigate safely, so plan to make an entire afternoon of it. Most travelers will take the 53 mile road to the town of hana, then turn around and head back the same route they came. His maticulous searching and years of hands on experience, care and loving for the hana area makes his book the one and only you need for your journey to hana.
Let their experience be your guide to the three most beautiful drives in all of maui. A tour is free from the stress of driving and handles all the arrangements. Steeped in legend, history, and natural beauty, this drive is a quintessential hawaiian experience you will never forget. See waterfalls, black sand beaches, caves, jungles, and much more. Park across from the church and walk past the road closed signs. Heres a list of the most popular stops on the road to hana. Wailua falls is 95feet high and is one of the mostphotographed waterfalls in hawaii. Nov 01, 2012 road to hana mile by mile maui guide maui guide. Hana highway drive the road to hana is one of the most famous scenic drive in all the hawaiian islands probably the most famous.
An efficient road to hana guide giving quick descriptions of each spot and detailing what to skip and what to stop for. Take the stairs to a little path that will lead you to that rocky stream crossing i mentioned. If you need one too, then head to this classic road to hana stand. The road to hana or hana highway on mauis north east shore is perhaps the closest thing to a highway to heaven as youll ever find. Partial road to hana and stops maui forum tripadvisor. Use our highlydetailed road to hana maps to help you get to and enjoy only. The road to hana stops hide gorgeous beaches and small coves driving the hana highway should absolutely be on your maui bucket list.
Click on the icons for photos, links and information. It gives a play by play of what to see and do on the road to hana by following the mile markers along the route. The road to hana is only 52 miles but the average speed 25 mph. Road to hana guide to best stops including waterfalls. The 17 best road to hana stops on the hawaiian island of maui. It is quite entertaining and you can listen to some local music as you drive. Miles pipiwai kukui bay maulili bay e kukuiula falls start graded gravel road approx. But, our adventurous travel plan was to do the continuous loop. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The journey will take you through dense forests, waterfalls, and a rugged coastline. Waianapanapa black sand beach, garden of eden arboretum, and the keanae peninsula. Or, if you like old churches, you can take a detour down a small road here that will take you to kaulanapueo church, built in 1853. The road to hana, a mile by mile guide learn more at. You can stop here for souvenirs or one of their many organic tropical fruit smoothies and other goodies before continuing down the hana highway.
We certainly were when i asked ryan if he could go for a coconut. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers. This is about an eighth mile hike to a pretty pool and waterfall, a view of cliff sides, and a waterfall pouring into the ocean. We now have a free monthly email newsletter to keep you up to date on maui. Whether youre on an adventure with friends, on vacation with family, or spending your honeym. Gas in paia is expensive even by maui standards, and its the last place for gas until you get to hana, some 42 miles, 54 bridges, and 600 hairpin turns down the road. I should add that the main things i am looking to include in my list are. Its in your best interest to absorb a few of your favorite stops along the way instead or. In our humble opinion, you dont need to see them all. The journey begins in paia before you even start out, fill up your gas tank.
Let me show you why, with this list of the best road to hana stops, mile by mile. About a half mile past mile marker 3 youll find huelo roadside stand. The road to hana maui best spots, tips, video, photos of. Even the unpaved, bumpy part of the road with the zigzagging turns that the tour books warn you about. Road to hana map guide mile marker map, directions, and photos. The roadside farm stand bursts with fruit thats grown right there on the farm, and you can either visit a series of falls that are less than five minutes from the parking lot, or make the 20minute trek to a waterfall that plunges over a cave. A tour of the famous hawaiian hana highway will take you through the curvy road along the northeastern shore where mile markers will guide you to waterfalls, a bamboo forest and black beaches. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile. Our bed and breakfast in wailuku gives guests a 30minute head start on the hana highway. The road to hana is, isbn 9780977388004 buy the hana highway mile by mile the road to hana ebook. Road to hana guide huaka i the journey efore you egin the road to hana is an very scenic journey along maui s northern coastline. The road to hana is supposed to be one of the most scenic drives in hawaii.
Parking is available on the left just beyond the falls, across the bridge. Dont forget that this is private land being made free to access by the public. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers, and. The drive to hana, along hana highway, is about 68 miles, with 600 curves and 58 one lane bridges, thereby making the drive challenging and strenuous as you pass by all the road to hana mile markers and is one of the best road trips in usa.
Map your route with these best road to hana stops in maui. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond derrick, john on. Our recommendation is to give yourself a fullday, and pick out a few of your favorites. Turn it on in paia and follow their recommendations as you go. Road to hana sites from mile marker 0 to oheo gulch maui explored. The hana kai is a good choice offering nice rooms with kitchens and views of the bay. Youll see a road on your left that goes down to nihiku. Hana highway mile by mile, maui revealed, moon, trailblazer and frommers all touch on the subject in print, especially the first two. Hana, mile by mile was written by tas own maui designation expert, jc derrick. If you know where youd like to go before hand, you wont miss anything important to you. Just because the road to hana is free, dont use this as an excuse to see everything. Before you drive the hana highway, pick up the road to hana cd at any souvenir shop on maui. Must see weve complied a list of spots that are great to stop at and enjoy while driving the road to hana. Aug 20, 2018 twin falls mile marker 2 only 25 minutes past the town of paia, twin falls is arguably the most popular waterfall hike on the road to hana.
Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond by. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond. Now that you know about the best road to hana stops, its time to start planning your trip to hawaii. Road to hana mile by mile mauis famous road to hana is an adventure in which the journey is the destination. The mile marker map will guide you to all of the road. Mile markers will reset several times during the drive. This twomile trail boasts cascading waterfalls, a gigantic banyan tree, and a bamboo forest. Aug 20, 2010 hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond derrick, john on. It traverses the northeast corner of maui, crossing a lot of pristine tropical acreage on its way towards the quiet town of hana, which is of course where the road gets its name. You just play the cd and it tells you what is the next mile marker that you stop at. On our second last day in maui, daraius and i woke up early for the road to hana day long excursion. You can reset your odometer when you get to mile marker 0 look for it about 10 miles from paia when hwy 36 turns into hwy 360. More like one 50milelong turn just exactly where the road to hana begins and where it ends is subject to some debate. The road to hana by mile marker part 1 alohastoked alohastoked.
A little over halfmile past mile marker 9 on the hana highway keep your eyes open. You must take the road to hana and stop at mile marker 2 where the twin falls farmstand is, to hike to the two waterfalls. Most of the stop on the road to hana are marked my mile makers, this is what is nice about having the r2h cd. Road to hana guide huakai the journey efore you egin the road to hana is an very scenic journey along mauis northern coastline. Using mauis state highway mile markers are the best way to navigate the road to hana. Jun 27, 2015 this is the 2nd waterfall at the twin falls farm. The narrow road with 54 one lane bridges and over 300 ess curves winds its way through the tropical east coast. For my guide purposes, i usually start in the north shore around twin falls and end at what we call haleakalas back side a bit past hana. It is a 40 mile stretch of highway with winding roads, lots of one lane bridges, several waterfalls by the side of the road, hiking trails, and swimming holes. The road to hana is a 36 mile well paved and maintained highway that connects east maui to the rest of the island. Includes each of the hana highways top attractions, trails, landmarks, and beaches with mile markers for the entire drive. Top 15 road to hana places to stop the best hana stops. On the way to hana, just past mile marker 16, turn left at the sign to keanae. Hookipa beach park is located roughly around mile 9 of the historic hana highway.
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