We had to reschedule our hike day..due to the Kona low and the office staff were more than helpful…read more This is not our first hike with Hike Maui... we've come to Maui for the past 50 years..37 times to be exact... and Hike Maui is our go to during the past 20 years when we want to get out into the rainforest. We have taken three of their "Morning Walks" with our grandkids and it's a perfect introduction to hiking. Honestly we've had three different ...wonderful.. experiences. It's not strenuous and you're taken back to some private land that you'd not have access to if you just drove up and parked (if you found a parking spot) and hiked back in. We were lucky to have the lovely, fun, and knowledgeable guide named Randolyn ..aka Ran. She was the perfect blend of kind, patient and engaging with the grandkids, and very helpful with us old folks! On the drive on the way home she advised a few newbies to the island where some great places to eat were... they greatly appreciated her ideas! She had the most pleasant demeanor.... :) If you want a fun morning walk, call Hike Maui

Marco our tour guide was beyond amazing. He is probably one of the smartest people I've ever…read moreencountered. Super knowledgeable about the island and many other things. The hikes were awsome absolutely recommended it worth your buck. He was also kind enough to recommend other places to visit wich we did and they were amazing as well.

This lovely trail to a cross and beyond is shaded most of the way and feels very wild with dense…read morevegetation including huge agave century plants. It does get slippery when wet and is very steep in many places, and quite close to shear cliff drop offs, so good boots are most helpful. Due to daily rains, it was a bit muddy but we were fine with boots on and did make it to the boundary fence which is about 10 minutes past the cross. There is limited parking and watch out for afternoon rains.

Also called St Anthony Cross Hike. Great shaded cardio hike to get your heart pumping…read more Easy assessability in Central Maui. Safe parking. Good trail conditions, unless wet. Beautiful ocean, valley, harbor, airport and mountain views. 2.5 miles RT to the very top at the West Maui Watershed fence. Bring at least 1 liter of drinking water.

Relaxed self paced viewing of bird reserve. Easy parking. Nice covered cabana…read more Great views.

When we have a few extra minutes in Kahului, we like to stop off at Kanaha Pond to enjoy the birds…read more There were mostly ducks and stilts today but we have seen Nenes, or Hawaiian Geese (the state bird). One time, there was a family with several little goslings. We stopped on the path to the shelter and let them decide if they wanted to pass us in the other direction. The male gave me a stink eye as they walked by and started hissing at me after they got a little ways past. It was funny that he became more macho after getting a little distance. Anyway, I always enjoy the Ae'o, or Hawaiian Stilt. They wade through the shallow water with such long legs, in search of food. Their chirps warn others of our presence. There are benches in the small shelter, where you can sit in the shade and watch the birds do their bird things. There also is a gate on the back side of the pond, near the water treatment plant, that lets you in to the dirt roads that were used to access a series of WW2 storage bunkers. There are other ponds back there, too. It's a nice area to walk through.

What a treasure this coastal reserve on Maui is. For my first time here I was part of a volunteer…read moregroup where we got to learn some of the history and some of the current activities. My group got to learn the cultural practice of cordage making with the native sedge species. Other groups participated in moving rocks for the fish pond, or hiking along the coastal trail. I definitely need another trip back here to do some more exploring. It's open to the public for no charge, and they encourage volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays I believe. Check their website for more information. This is a historically significant part of Maui and Hawaii, and therefore it's being preserved and somewhat restored. They can use more help because funding is getting harder due to... you know what.

Somewhat off the radar refuge owned and managed by the Hawai'i Land Trust, with a 3-mile loop trail…read morethat's mostly wide and flat, good for those looking for a relaxing , non-strenuous hike. There's a beautiful shoreline with some sand and abundant rocks and driftwood, and a few picnic tables in an adjacent grassy area. Not really a place for swimming. It's free, including parking, and easy to get to but the (short) access road off the street is gravel and the parking area is unpaved. Be sure not to leave valuables in your vehicle--always good practice on Maui. The trail is mostly open, so a hat and sunscreen are strongly advised. Bugs (sand flies and gnats mostly) can be an issue on parts of the trail and bug spray or a headnet would be helpful. There are a few cultural sites along the trail, with informative signs. In addition, there are several abandoned old houses and a former dairy....a few cows are still around. The Land Trust runs a volunteer program for cleanup and native plant restoration, and has a few videos on their site that are worth checking out: https://www.hilt.org/waihee

We had the BEST experience with Demian. We visited Maui for our honeymoon and had about 8 hours to…read moreexplore as much as we could, and Demian created the perfect itinerary for us to see the most beautiful sites. Just tell him what you're interested in, and he will know exactly what to do! It can be super adventurous or very laid back with zero hiking yet beautiful sites. I highly highly recommend Demian.

Damian was an excellent guide on our two day Road to Hana tour. He was very knowledgable and…read morehelpful in making recommendations. His customer service was impeccable as he was accommodating to our needs. He answered all of our questions. We would never have seen so many beautiful places without his guidance. Damian shared knowledge of cultural significance, flora and fauna, and modern information as well. His attention to detail in pointing out small otherwise missed gems was amazing. He knew and shared many hidden gems. This tour was reasonably priced for all of the personal attention we received. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour!

Thank you for sharing your picnic tables and the great views of the harbor, shorelines and…read moremountains. This is a delightful place.

Awesome playground. Proof we can still have nice things to include swings for kids. The playground…read moreis next to Kahului Beach Rd of the park. Great for any age. They had a fenced small toddler area and a large playground for the older kids that also had a ramp to the slide. Not a whole lot of cover from the sun so bring sun screen and water. Tons of kids. Very family friendly.

This is a convenient park right here in Central Maui. I've met so many nice families here. We like…read morethe keiki playground because they have a little kids ages 2-5 playground separated from the bigger kids playground. It's also fenced in but still be aware of your surroundings. It gets pretty hot and crowded too so if you have little, little ones, mornings are the best especially since you're probably up already lol. Check it out!

Love everything about this spot! Whether I'm packing up for a full beach day, hanging out while…read morefishing, or scouting locations for a photo shoot, Kanaha always delivers. It has the perfect mix of park space, shade, and open coast. 10/10 recommend spending an afternoon here. Until next time, XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

Free park with a small parking lot. Just 5 minutes from the…read moreairport. We didnt walk the whole beach, just looked for a place to eat our lunch and came across the perfect picnic table in the shade with view of the ocean. Lots of flies so be aware. We saw some lifeguards on duty. Overall a calm park.

This hard-to-find trail is short but steep and a great workout! The view at the top is rewarding…read morebut for the best vIew, I recommend going past the giant white cross to the wire fence. The beginning of the trail may be a bit hard to find. It's located right at the end of a guard rail and at a telephone post. I recommend downloading the AllTrails app and your gps to locate it. There's no parking lot but there are spots along the shoulder of the road. Hikers recommended parking in the church parking lot down the road. People at the church are super friendly and let me use their restroom.

Ugly park. You wouldn't like it. It is way too crowded lol…read more My baby hates it too and it has the worst view lol I am kidding. Beautiful little park perfect for little picnics and to let the little ones run around for a bit.

Happy Earth Day!…read more This neighborhood park is located in Wailuku Heights (new side), hence the name. It's a small park with limited amenities like picnic tables and "exercise stations," but boasts beautiful ocean views and brisk mountain breezes. I used to live in the neighborhood and used to bring my pups here a lot. Years later, I am happy that they finally put in a new playground for the little ones to enjoy (I recommend for older kids, 4 and up). They've also installed new equipment for visitors to do their exercises. Scan the QR code on the equipment for a video demo of exercises you can do at each station. These exercise areas, including the playground, is surrounded by astroturf which is nice and makes it more manageable. The park is now also ADA accessible as they've built a path down to the playground and through the lower part of the park. I like to bring my little one here because it's quiet, less frequented by people, and honestly the views are just amazing. We've enjoyed a picnic or two here and I can just sit for hours on end enjoying the ocean view