If you are interested in making the most out of your trip to maui, start by checking out this video put together by r2h. I should add that the main things i am looking to include in my list are. Do your due diligence beforehand, decide on a few locations that look the most intriguing, and take your time at each location. 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. In our humble opinion, you dont need to see them all. Paia is the last town before you make your journey clockwise to hana town. The road to hana and beyond will navigate you along the 52 miles of undeveloped road, 56 onelane bridges, and 617 curves.
When driving the hana highway, its easy to find the stops on the road as there are mile markers all along the road. While headed east on the road to hana, hookipa translates to hospitality. This guidebook features all major sights of the hana highway. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond 72. The 16 best road to hana stops to make for an incredible day.
May 25, 2018 first, well happily share the road to hana stops we had planned during this 53 mile road trip in maui, as well as the best stops beyond hana. Printable pdf map and best stops on the road to hana. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers, and. Youll see a road on your left that goes down to nihiku. At mile marker 45 south of hana, beyond hamoa beach, is wailua falls. And for your convenience, weve even created a custom road to hana map with stops that are mentioned in this article. This maui guidebook reveals the famous road to hana drive along the beautiful north east coast, the thrilling drive beyond hana and into upcountry maui, and the breathtaking haleakala highway drive to the summit of mount haleakala. Sep 09, 2018 its only for hana, which deserves its own road book for sure due to its complexity, and this book delivers. Although hana is only about 52 miles 84 km from kahului, an uninterrupted cartrip takes about 2. For your safety, please observe cautionary notes on drive stops below. Get the guide in pdf form so you can explore maui from the airplane, from you phone, or from anywhere you happen to be between your home and maui. Drive slowly and carefullyroad to hana has 56 bridges and more than 600 curves.
Click on the icons for photos, links and information. A fully illustrated mile by mile guidebook that introduces and guides you along the highlight of maui, the hana highway. At 160 pages, featuring more than 70 stops, it is the most condensed, yet thorough. The road to hana, also known as the hana highway, is a 64. Road to hana guide huakai the journey efore you egin the road to hana is an very scenic journey along mauis northern coastline. When it comes to driving the road to hana on maui, its the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond by. Apr 09, 2017 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. With this guide youll get to drive at your own pace and experience the island on your own. Along the way, guests will see incredible landscapes and waterfalls.
The mile marker map will guide you to all of the road. The road to hana is an incredible journey with unique jungle landscapes. The road to hana website gives you a milebymile breakdown of the best places to stop, as well as fascinating information about each location. Park across from the church and walk past the road closed signs. Whether youre on an adventure with friends, on vacation with family, or spending your honeym.
The road to hana is a 36 mile well paved and maintained highway that connects east maui to the rest of the island. When highway 36 turns into highway 360 you will see a sign with mile marker 0 below it. The narrow road with 54 one lane bridges and over 300 ess curves winds its way through the tropical east coast. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond. Our recommendation is to give yourself a fullday, and pick out a few of your favorites. Click here for part one of my mile by mile guide to the hana highway. We have always loved john derricks photos and travel posts here at tripadvisor. The cd comes with a beautiful easytouse map and itineraries for 1 or 2 days. The road to hana is more than just a great drive through a beautiful area of maui. Theyre so sharp your passengers will be rejoicing over the 25mph speed limit. Miles pipiwai kukui bay maulili bay e kukuiula falls start graded gravel road approx.
It also provides key information about what you need in order to make your trip a success, including driving tips, packing checklists, and resources for making your adventure go as smoothly as possible. Wailua falls is 95feet high and is one of the mostphotographed waterfalls in hawaii. This is a nice town worth exploring on the way back or another day. Another good book is hana highway, mile by mile, by derrick. You can stop here for souvenirs or one of their many organic tropical fruit smoothies and other goodies before continuing down the hana highway. 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. First, call 808 9861200 to check for road closures along the way. The 17 best road to hana stops on the hawaiian island of maui. Our road to hana ultimate guide covers the 15 best stops, a printable pdf map, and tips for the highway to. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. We have enjoyed the ebooks or downloading the pdf versions of both hana mile by mile and maui mile by mile by jc derrick. The road to hana maui best spots, tips, video, photos of. You can download the kml file to your gps or phone if you can get service or to. Nov 01, 2012 road to hana mile by mile maui guide maui guide.
Hana, mile by mile was written by tas own maui designation expert, jc derrick. You will pass by the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth. Its earned its marriage wreckerstatus with its guinness book worthy 620 fiendish curves alone. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile. Let this app guide you the entire 42 mile stretch of road to hana and back. After hana, the hana highway changes from highway 360 to county road 31, and the mile markers start counting down. 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. Hookipa beach park is located roughly around mile 9 of the historic hana highway. From mile marker 0 to oheo gulch and from oheo gulch to paia paia aprox. We were just browsing the updated site with the download of both maui mile by mile and hana mile by mile. One is within haleakala national park the lower portion near hana and the seven pools. Hana highway mile by mile the road to hana and beyond derrick, john on.
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. Twin falls are the first accessible waterfalls along the road to hana and is located just past the twin falls farm stand. After mile marker 16, the road becomes highway 360, and the mile markers start all over again at 0. The road to hana, a mile by mile guide learn more at. The road to hana is supposed to be one of the most scenic drives in hawaii. From kapalua bay to makena beach, download the maui guide in pdf form so you can explore the island from anywhere. From lush rainforests and waterfalls to prairie grasslands and rocky lava coasts, this is one journey you simply do not want to miss. If time allows, you can hike through the bamboo forest to two different waterfalls. Havent read part 1 of my guide to the road to hana, maui, yet. Road to hana guide to best stops including waterfalls. The road to hana is only 52 miles but the average speed 25 mph. Mile markers will reset several times during the drive. The maui garden of eden is located on mile marker 10.
Heres a list of the most popular stops on the road to hana. The road travels through tropical rainforest, along volcanic coastline, and past many awe inspiring waterfalls. It cuts through most of the vagueness and gives ratings to every scenic point hike, waterfall, park, walk, or otherwise pertinent point of interest, and is rated on a scale of 15 right there along with a description and history. A little over half mile past mile marker 9 on the hana highway keep your eyes open. About a half mile past mile marker 3 youll find huelo roadside stand.
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 completed the entire drive in 1 day, but we should have stayed in hana for 1 night for a less rushed trip. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. You will pass by the most breathtaking scenery on the face of the earth that was literally a million years in the making. Add to it a good chance of rain that you might encounter the more you travel towards the east. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers. Most visitors tend to zip to and from hana with a checklist of sights to photograph. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Be forewarned, its almost impossible to park, enter and exit your vehicle safely here. The road to hana 7 tips for first time travelers duration. Highway 36 and 360 make up 68 miles of twisting turns on a narrow road from kahului to hana. Secrets of the road to hana in maui be my travel muse. With enchanting stories and an insiders scoop on what to do and see, you will be able to fully enjoy this epic journey and discover the many waterfalls, hikes, caves, swimming holes, beaches and. The road to hana is narrow and boasts hundreds of hairpin turns. A short way along the road to hana you will find the bamboo forest, at mile marker 6. For navigating the road to hana it is best to use the mile markers along the highway. 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. To the east of kalepa bridge, the highway continues to kipahulu as hawaii route 31 the piilani highway. 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.
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