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Northeast Maui Region
Location: Northeast Maui
A little over half-mile past mile marker 18, mauka, on the Hana Highway you’ll come to Wailua Valley State Wayside Park. Most visitors breeze right by and never even realize it is there. The park provides perspectives of the Ke‘anae Valley (a lower portion of the Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala’s crater) and an overlook of Wailua Village.
It’s not a major attraction, but it’s worth a stop for some great scenic views. After parking, take the stairs up to the lookout on your right. If you’re interested, a paved overlook in another quarter-mile down the highway provides an even better look at Wailua town.
A little over half-mile past mile marker 18, mauka, on the Hana Highway you’ll come to Wailua Valley State Wayside Park. Most visitors breeze right by and never even realize it is there. The park provides perspectives of the Ke‘anae Valley (a lower portion of the Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala’s crater) and an overlook of Wailua Village.
It’s not a major attraction, but it’s worth a stop for some great scenic views. After parking, take the stairs up to the lookout on your right. If you’re interested, a paved overlook in another quarter-mile down the highway provides an even better look at Wailua town.
Location: Northeast Maui
Just makai beyond mile marker 18 on the Hana Highway is the small road leading down to Wailua Town. While there isn’t much for visitors to do or see in this taro-growing town, the spot is worth a mention due to the fact it’s the only place you can catch a glimpse of Lower Waikani Falls. This falls is on the Wailuanui stream and is one of the largest falls under the highway. From the town road, you should be able to get a partial view of the falls by looking inland, back up the mountain. It’s a nice side-trip if you have the time. If not, you can get a more intimate view of another falls on the same stream in a few minutes. Upper Waikani Falls is just ahead.
Just makai beyond mile marker 18 on the Hana Highway is the small road leading down to Wailua Town. While there isn’t much for visitors to do or see in this taro-growing town, the spot is worth a mention due to the fact it’s the only place you can catch a glimpse of Lower Waikani Falls. This falls is on the Wailuanui stream and is one of the largest falls under the highway. From the town road, you should be able to get a partial view of the falls by looking inland, back up the mountain. It’s a nice side-trip if you have the time. If not, you can get a more intimate view of another falls on the same stream in a few minutes. Upper Waikani Falls is just ahead.
Location: Northeast Maui
Between Waikamoi Forest Trail and the Garden of Eden (near mile marker 10 on the Hana Highway) you might notice a small waterfall and pool near the bridge mauka on the Waikamoi Stream. Nothing about this falls or pool really warrants a stop unless it has recently rained, but most people don’t know that and stop anyway.
A larger falls exists upstream, and after a rainstorm is an incredible sight. If you are driving the road during or after a rainy spell, keep an eye out for the falls as it will be partially visible from the highway.
Between Waikamoi Forest Trail and the Garden of Eden (near mile marker 10 on the Hana Highway) you might notice a small waterfall and pool near the bridge mauka on the Waikamoi Stream. Nothing about this falls or pool really warrants a stop unless it has recently rained, but most people don’t know that and stop anyway.
A larger falls exists upstream, and after a rainstorm is an incredible sight. If you are driving the road during or after a rainy spell, keep an eye out for the falls as it will be partially visible from the highway.
Location: Northeast Maui
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you’ll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke‘anae Peninsula.
Right beyond Kaumahina State Wayside Park you’ll find a pullout that gives a good view of Honomanu Bay. From this vantage point you can get another good look at the Ke‘anae Peninsula.
Location: Northeast Maui
Near the 21 mile marker on the Hana Highway you’ll cross over Wailuaiki Stream Bridge. If you can find a place to park (usually just beyond the bridge), pull over and take a look at the 50ft waterfall cascading just under the bridge. This stream and waterfall can dry up if it hasn’t rained lately, as the East Maui Irrigation (EMI) company diverts a lot of the water upstream. Speaking of upstream, a hunters road/trail starts mauka just up the road from the bridge, and it goes to a variety of other waterfalls upstream that are almost always flowing, but this trail is on EMI land.
Near the 21 mile marker on the Hana Highway you’ll cross over Wailuaiki Stream Bridge. If you can find a place to park (usually just beyond the bridge), pull over and take a look at the 50ft waterfall cascading just under the bridge. This stream and waterfall can dry up if it hasn’t rained lately, as the East Maui Irrigation (EMI) company diverts a lot of the water upstream. Speaking of upstream, a hunters road/trail starts mauka just up the road from the bridge, and it goes to a variety of other waterfalls upstream that are almost always flowing, but this trail is on EMI land.
Location: Northeast Maui
You might read about this spot online or in another guidebook. A half-mile beyond the missing 6 mile marker a trail leads mauka to four different falls. The spot should be considered Kapu, or off-limits. It’s located on private EMI property.
EMI is the East Maui Irrigation company, and they have ditches running most of the way to Hana. Since they do divert water from various falls and occasionally prevent public access to certain locations, keep that in mind as you explore along the highway. Some waterfalls may be flowing at a lower than usual rate due to EMI diverting water from the stream above the falls.
Their tunnels and ditches feed the cane fields in central Maui. Occasionally they also will block public access to certain locations with “No Trespassing” signs. A few waterfalls along the Hana Highway are completely on or inside EMI areas. The last we heard, EMI was not permitting anyone to hike on its property.
You might read about this spot online or in another guidebook. A half-mile beyond the missing 6 mile marker a trail leads mauka to four different falls. The spot should be considered Kapu, or off-limits. It’s located on private EMI property.
EMI is the East Maui Irrigation company, and they have ditches running most of the way to Hana. Since they do divert water from various falls and occasionally prevent public access to certain locations, keep that in mind as you explore along the highway. Some waterfalls may be flowing at a lower than usual rate due to EMI diverting water from the stream above the falls.
Their tunnels and ditches feed the cane fields in central Maui. Occasionally they also will block public access to certain locations with “No Trespassing” signs. A few waterfalls along the Hana Highway are completely on or inside EMI areas. The last we heard, EMI was not permitting anyone to hike on its property.
Location: Northeast Maui
From mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway (which is missing a physical marker) you can look back and get an excellent view of steep and rugged Nua‘ailua Bay to your left. This vantage point is quite different from the previous lookout – notice the cliff-like walls channeling the waves into this bay, versus the gently sloping shoreline of Honomanu.
From mile marker 16 on the Hana Highway (which is missing a physical marker) you can look back and get an excellent view of steep and rugged Nua‘ailua Bay to your left. This vantage point is quite different from the previous lookout – notice the cliff-like walls channeling the waves into this bay, versus the gently sloping shoreline of Honomanu.
Location: Northeast Maui
While you’re in Hana make sure to take a moment to stop by Hana Bay where you’ll find a large black sand beach. The black sand was formed as lava eroded slowly over time, eventually washing up around the bay. Swimming is usually pretty good, but be sure to check with a local resident before jumping in.
The Hana pier is located on the right side of the bay and offers a unique view of Hana town if you have a chance to walk out on it. The large hill at the far right end of the bay is Ka‘uiki Hill. If you walk to the end of the road where the pier begins, you should be able to find a trail heading up and around the hill. If you follow it a while you can get some nice views of the Hana coastline, Hana town, and even visit a small red sand pocket beach about 200 yards into the hike. Sand can vary at the beach throughout the year, so don’t expect much. The best treat along this hike is the view of Hana town with Haleakala in the background.
While you’re in Hana make sure to take a moment to stop by Hana Bay where you’ll find a large black sand beach. The black sand was formed as lava eroded slowly over time, eventually washing up around the bay. Swimming is usually pretty good, but be sure to check with a local resident before jumping in.
The Hana pier is located on the right side of the bay and offers a unique view of Hana town if you have a chance to walk out on it. The large hill at the far right end of the bay is Ka‘uiki Hill. If you walk to the end of the road where the pier begins, you should be able to find a trail heading up and around the hill. If you follow it a while you can get some nice views of the Hana coastline, Hana town, and even visit a small red sand pocket beach about 200 yards into the hike. Sand can vary at the beach throughout the year, so don’t expect much. The best treat along this hike is the view of Hana town with Haleakala in the background.
Location: Northeast Maui
H. A. Baldwin Park, a tribute to Harry A. Baldwin for his contributions to Maui, is more than just a beach. There are fields for soccer and softball as well as several picnic pavilions and barbecues. The beach is lovely for swimming, but can get a bit windy in the afternoons for sunbathers. This is a family beach which is popular with the locals in Paia, so try to steer clear on the weekends.
While the area is lovely for beach goers, it is also popular for thieves as the parking lot is obscured by sand dunes and sea grass. Don't leave valuables in your car or on the beach while you swim. Also, use common caution.
Baldwin offers restrooms, showers, drinking water, pay phones and an on-duty lifeguard.
H. A. Baldwin Park, a tribute to Harry A. Baldwin for his contributions to Maui, is more than just a beach. There are fields for soccer and softball as well as several picnic pavilions and barbecues. The beach is lovely for swimming, but can get a bit windy in the afternoons for sunbathers. This is a family beach which is popular with the locals in Paia, so try to steer clear on the weekends.
While the area is lovely for beach goers, it is also popular for thieves as the parking lot is obscured by sand dunes and sea grass. Don't leave valuables in your car or on the beach while you swim. Also, use common caution.
Baldwin offers restrooms, showers, drinking water, pay phones and an on-duty lifeguard.
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