Waiʻānapanapa State Park
A black sand beach and sea caves; reservations required.
Road to Hana
Maui's famous rain-forest road: 620 curves and 59 bridges past waterfalls, black sand and bamboo forests.
The Hana Highway runs 52 miles along Maui's lush northeast coast, from Kahului to the small town of Hana. It's about the stops, rather than the destination: swimming holes, fruit stands and ocean views.
Beyond Hana, the Kīpahulu section of Haleakalā National Park has the Pools of ʻOheʻo and a bamboo forest.
- Best Time
- April to October
- Time Needed
- 1–2 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- Starts at Kahului, Maui, about 15 minutes from the airport.
What to See
0 of 4 are freeTwin Falls
Short hike to the first waterfalls, on the early part of the road.
Pīpīwai Trail
A boardwalk through bamboo to the 400-foot Waimoku Falls.
Banana bread
Warm loaves from roadside stands, such as Aunt Sandy's on the Keʻanae Peninsula.
Know Before You Go
- Rental agreements may not cover the rough back road beyond Kīpahulu.
- Don't stop on private land or at closed trails: respect local residents.
- Reserve ahead for Waiʻānapanapa.
Where to Stay
Stay on Maui's Paia side, or overnight in Hana.
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