Hiking here was one of the highlights of my trip to Maui this summer. It's not a hike with…read morespectacular views but it's a beautiful hike with forest cover and is not strenuous at all. I loved that it was dog friendly and provides plenty of shade on a hot summer day in Maui. It's cooler here as it's upcountry so good to get a jacket. I picked up some food from pukalani Superette, so it made for a perfect picnic! Read the signs carefully as there are some parts that are for bikers only and they come fast and can crash into you. Overall, I loved coming here and exploring upcountry in Maui. If you need sometime away from the sun, come here, you will be in awe of nature and it's a nice contrast to the beaches in wailea (at least to me!).

such a beautiful and peaceful hike, really lets you escape from the heat!…read more the main kahakapao loop trail is about 9 km (5.5 miles), you can find it on alltrails to help guide you. there's a few smaller trails for biking as well. the trail was very clean, some of the paths are confusing though. overall, highly recommend since afterward, you can visit makawao town!

What a mesmerizingly beautiful hike! This trail was a major highlight of our trip to Maui -- we…read morelove showing off our pictures to our family and friends! If you're planning your day around this hike, my advice is to get there early. My husband and I left Kihei around 5:30 and drove on the Road to Hana (clockwise) to get to the visitor center before 8:30. This way, you'll avoid most of the traffic from tourists on the Road to Hana, and a morning hike is just so much more peaceful! Parking at the visitor center is $30 but this pass grants you access to all of Haleakala National Park for 3 days. Since we got there early, it was super easy to find a parking spot. The restrooms by the visitor center are clean and well-maintained, which was a big plus :) This hike is pretty easy with a slight incline, and there are numerous spots along the way to take a break and admire the wondrous works of nature. The bamboo forest is especially cool -- when the breeze comes you can hear the bamboo creak as it sways back and forth. All the greenery is so lush and the waterfall at the end is such a pretty sight. Both of us love hiking, and so took us about an hour and a half to get from the visitor center to the waterfall (including stops to take photos and take it all in), and less than an hour on the way back. A great start to our day!

This is a pretty easy hike with great payoff! It only takes about 2 hours, and you get to hike over…read morea couple of bridges, through a bamboo forest, and end up at a gorgeous waterfall! I'm an athletic kinda girl, and I would say this trail is maybe a 2/5 in terms of difficulty. (I'd give it a 1, but it has some incline, so I gave it a 2.) My boyfriend is a homebody and rarely hikes, and he gave it a 3/5 in terms of difficulty. One thing to note: The drive to get here is a DOOZY. I did thee Road to Hana the last time I was in Maui, and it freaked me out so much that we tried going around the south side of the island this time. That was also very scary. Unless you are prepared for very narrow roads (I'm talking one lane with traffic going both ways) on a cliff, sometimes with drops straight into the ocean, don't do it. If you are okay with that, do the Road to Hana for the more scenic drive. The southern drive was less scenic, and probably just as scary.

One of my fave hikes, if you can get through the first 150 feet of vertical incline from the…read moreparking lot, well worth it. And I live in SoCal and get to do some pretty awesome hikes here. It was my type of hike, a bit of jungle, epic views of the water, the hike to the top was worth it when you have those insane views along the way...

Beautiful views!! It is a hard climb, but doable if you're in good shape…read more Driving there - Highly recommend driving from the west side. Driving from the east side, there were one-way narrow roads over cliffs. Leaving from the west side was easy-peasy. Parking - Keep an eye out for a red sign that says 'Camp Maluhia'. First lot is overflow, keep driving past gates to main lot where trailhead is located. Hike from overflow parking lot to trailhead is about 1.2 miles each way. Hike incline - First 1/4 mile of asphalt was the steepest. Next mile was incline but not too bad. Last mile was steeper incline. Hike views - If you go on a cloudier sunny day like we did, there were AMAZING views up until the last 0.5 miles. The overlook at the very end was above clouds so we couldn't see anything. Shoes - I don't recommend wearing sandals or flip flops, because it is pretty rocky and steep. No large rock climbing. I got by wearing casual tennis shoes, but running/hiking shoes are best. There were no stream crossings, so no need to worry about feet getting wet.

We stopped at Hookipa Beach Park, also fondly known as "Turtle Beach"…read more Parking is ample up above and at the beach itself, but it does get crowded, We arrived on a really nice sunny day. There were a bunch of sea turtles sunning themselves on the sand. There were also quite a few swimming in the shallow water much to the delight of some snorkelers. A number of surfers were enjoying the waves. It was a high surf so they were really putting on a great show. We loved this little pit-stop on the way to Twin Falls Trail. A must see if you love sea turtles.

The turtles are well protected from people, which I loved! Easy to see them via a lookout above. It…read morewas amazing watching them come in and go out to sea! In addition to the turtles, there are surfers, a beautiful sandy beach and lots of picnic tables, covered seating.

Twin Falls Trail is a nice stop if you are beginning the Toad to Hana or of you are just looking…read morefor a waterfall experience on your trip. It's $10 to park but if the lot is full they will just waive you away until a spot opens up. There are three falls areas in you can visit. The farthest and best is about 25 min up the hill.

Twin Falls on Mauí is a popular, easily accessible waterfall hike located on the Road to Hana at…read moremile marker 2, just past the small quaint town of Paia. This was our first stop on the Road to Hana. At first, my wife was a bit skeptical (it had rained a few hours before). However, the parking lot attendants reassured us that it was perfectly safe to proceed. As soon as we began our trek, we were met with lush vegetation, beautiful plants and flowers native to the island, and the sound of birds chirping in the air. The Falls were raging when we arrived and we couldn't help ourselves- we jumped right into the water! Such an awesome experience for my kids! Afterwards, we stopped at a concession stand for some delicious treats and fresh coconut water!

Feels kind of bad leaving an average review for such a culturally significant, historical…read morelandmark... This review is based on its tourism aspect. At the time we visited (March 2023), the pools themselves were... Underwhelming. To my understanding, swimming hasn't been permitted for some time, so to enjoy the Seven Sacred Pools, you kind of look at them from a faraway cliffside. Even then, the view isn't particularly spectacular, it's almost a bit drab-- some pools are dry, others are murky green, and the sheer desert-like heat makes this a relatively unpleasant experience. Ngl I think global warming and the season we visited probably has something to do with its appearance; other folks likely have a different experience. The trails are quite dusty, so sneakers are better than hiking sandals here. Several hiking trails are open (some shaded, some not), which can take a few hours to complete-- better for folks who are doing the Road to Hana backwards or those who have an overnight stay in Hana, since by the time we got here, it would've been late evening by the time we got back to Paia. We did a few short trails, but felt they were very average. I did enjoy the visitor center-- there's plenty of educational pieces on how Polynesians discovered Hawaii, and the later damage done by colonizers. We ended up donating and purchasing a beautiful print of Haleakala. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Right at the end of the Road to Hana (for us at least). As everyone else said, it was a pretty easy…read morewalk, only about a half mile loop. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you don't have the time/energy for the Pipiwai Trail. There was a $30 entrance fee before coming in but it's good to use for 3 days. They have a decent amount of parking, a nice visitors center, and bathrooms. The view of the pools were very good of course. It's definitely a great turn around spot if you were heading back down the road.

Visited alone and explored the area, did not feel comfortable going into the pools as I was the…read moreonly one there. Went back the next day with niece and boyfriend. The steep hike seemed easier but longer and steeper. The pools were teeming with fish and crabs, high tide was about and hour off. Looked around and dove into the deeper of the pools, the water was cool and the salt seemed filtered away. We hung out until the waves started cresting the outer walls. Very beautiful, please be respectful if you go; leave it a better, cleaner place than when you arrived.

We came here to potentially get in the pools, but after reading some of the warnings online and…read moreseeing the pools, which were magnificent, we opted out. We also had our kids with us so that was a game changer. Parking was easy at the trailhead and there weren't a lot of people here. There is a sign at the beginning honoring a man who died here and asking people not to go in the pools. It is about a 5 minute walk to the cliff where you can first see the pools. If you choose to walk down, it is probably another 10 minutes and the terrain isn't too terrible. The pools are indeed right on the ocean, with water from the ocean splashing into them and then pulling back out. It did not too violent when we were there and there were about 10 people swimming and diving into them, so they must be pretty deep. We stood and watched and took in the view for about 15 minutes and then went on our way.

Stunning! We had…read moresome time to kill while on our way to our zip lining. We drove up the mountain right to the point where we had to pay to get in. We weren't staying long so we parked and walked around for a bit. It was cold as balls early in the morning, but worth it. From the beach to the mountains in just under an hour. What a climate change! Breathtaking views!

Getting up there is half the adventure. The road is extremely wind-y and the elevation gets very…read morehigh, so if you get carsick or are sensitive to altitude, I would definitely keep that in mind before making the trip. Once you get to the top; the views are pretty incredible and it's such a completely different side of Maui. There are observatories up there and you can also see some really unique plant and bird species that are specific to the area. I also have to commend the people who actually bike up this mountain because I could never even imagine doing so. I've been told the sunrise from the summit is breathtaking, which I unfortunately wasn't able to muster myself to wake up early enough for. Maybe next time!

Be smart and safe, bring a telephoto lens and view this from a safe distance. If there is a swell…read more(waves breaking against the cliff) don't go down there, a large wave could break over the cliff and pull you out to sea. The blowhole can trick you into thinking it's not doing much and then a huge explosion out of it will soak you and knock you down. Watch for a while from a distance to get a good idea of what is going on and if after 30 minutes you have an idea of the level it's going to go at and you can determine how close you can get safely. Still recommend keeping a good 50 yard distance at a minimum.

Beautiful but a very difficult to climb. Crazy that they now…read morecharge $17 to park! What a ripoff!

Our waterfall hike with Enrique was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. He knows the area…read moreincredibly well and shared so much about the land, plants, and history along the trail. You can tell he truly loves nature, and his passion made the experience even more special. What really stood out was how attentive and considerate he was. Our hotel didn't have towels for us, so Enrique went out of his way to stop by his station and grab some before the hike. That small gesture meant a lot and showed how much he cares about his guests. Throughout the day, he made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and having a great time. Seeing several beautiful waterfalls with such a thoughtful guide made it a day we won't forget. If you're planning a tour in Maui, I highly recommend booking with Enrique. Mahalo, Enrique!

What a fantastic experience!! Our tour guide was amazing, I can't remember his name, but the whole…read moreexperience is a must! Definitely can't wait to return with my oldest kiddos and do this again!