The best stops on the road to hana in maui, hawaii with. Maui hawaii the road to hana best mile markers black. The road to hana is composed of three different roads highways 36, 360 and 31. For best results, just chill at the beach for the soft sand and some up close surfing action. Heres a list of the stops we had planned during our road trip on the hana highway by mile marker. Most of the stop on the road to hana are marked my mile makers, this is what is nice about having the r2h cd. And when youre finished with the hana lava tube, take your kids to explore the only red ti botanical garden maze in the world its right next to the lava tube exit.
You just play the cd and it tells you what is the next mile marker that you stop at. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers. The hana lava tube is a mustsee for all ages to get there, turn left onto ulaina road, a little bit past mile marker 31. The most epic road to hana stops and 3 bonus stops on a handy road to hana map.
The road to hana west maui cycles mauis best bike shop. This twomile trail boasts cascading waterfalls, a gigantic banyan tree, and a bamboo forest. The kaenae peninsula is popular with fishermen and photographers in search of mauis famous north shore waves. Highway 36 is one of the most famous highways in the country, but most know it by a different name. These road to hana stops will have you in awe because around every corner, theres something new from the tons of gorgeous waterfalls and awesome beaches. After mile marker 16, the road becomes highway 360, and the mile markers start all over again at 0. Twin falls are the first accessible waterfalls along the road to hana and is located just past the twin falls farm stand. Pay attention to when the mile marker starts over at zero and reset your odometer, although the mile markers. Im still going to suggest you get the app, but here are some of the best stops that you must do. At around the 31 mile marker, youll need to turn left on ulaino road and drive for less than 12 a mile. Map with important mile markers your choice of a 1 or 2day itinerary driving tips for the road to hana checklist of important items to bring photos from the road to hana favorite food stops along the road to hana tips for optimizing your ios device for playback on the r2h an epic soundtrack. Must see road to hana stops road to hana itinerary map. Secrets of the road to hana in maui be my travel muse.
A detailed guide to road to hana stops mile markers road. Lets get started by first untangling the exceptionally confusing mixture of roads and mile markers. The road to hana is only 52 miles but the average speed 25 mph. We certainly were when i asked ryan if he could go for a coconut. Dont allow a desire to see it all overcome your moments, the road to hana has a way of unfolding before you if you let it. Youll find this spot about halfway between hana highway mile markers 22 and 23. These are the best stops on the road to hana in maui, along with some insider tips to help you avoid the crowds and enjoy the drive to the fullest. The best spots as voted on by r2h customers large map with important mile markers your choice of a 1 or 2day itinerary driving tips for the road to hana. Photos, descriptions, and mile markers for the some of the best road to hana sights. The 16 best road to hana stops to make for an incredible day.
Mile markers will reset several times during the drive. Paperback books, gps units, cds, etc are available. Parking is available on the left just beyond the falls, across the bridge. Check out the best stops along the way with our guide, map and pictures. It leads to the traditional hawaiian village of kaenae where the locals still cultivate taro fields. Click on the icons for photos, links and information.
You can reset your odometer when you get to mile marker 0 look for it about 10 miles from paia when hwy 36 turns into hwy 360. The overlook is just a half a mile farther up on the other side of the road, and. Here is a quick guide of the various waterfall mile markers on the infamous road to hana drive in maui, hawaii. If you need one too, then head to this classic road to hana stand. Youll find the road to hana map in the third paragraph. To get here, make a small detour off the hana highway by turning left at hahana road, between mile markers and 14. Hana highway mile by mile, maui revealed, moon, trailblazer and frommers all touch on the subject in print, especially the first two. To get to these falls, just head across the road from the parking area youll see a picnic area to your left and stairs to your right. Actual nature sounds from the road to hana and maui.
Plot your points ahead of time on an offline map, or even better, download the road to hana gypsy guide. The road to hana by mile marker part 1 alohastoked alohastoked. For your convenience, weve even created a custom road to hana map indicating all mentioned stops. Using mauis state highway mile markers are the best way to navigate the road to hana. The trip was awesome, and we will take the road less travelled on our next trip. The 17 best road to hana stops on the hawaiian island of maui. Road to hana guide huakai the journey efore you egin the road to hana is an very scenic journey along mauis northern coastline. The best stops on the road to hana in maui, hawaii with maps.
The mile marker map will guide you to all of the road to hana attractions. I should add that the main things i am looking to include in my list are. Around every corner, theres something new to make you gasp in awe and even if there werent tons of gorgeous waterfalls and awesome beaches along the way but thankfully there are, the drive itself would make it worth it. The road to hana is worldrenowned for being a long, beautiful drive that features incredible sights and stops that make it one of the goto destinations on maui. Our road to hana waterfalls guide is meant to highlight all of the major waterfalls on the hana highway on northeast maui. We returned from maui last week and took the road most travelled to hana. Road to hana mile marker zero route 360, maui ticket.
Mauis road to hana is like a road trip through paradise. Road to hana travel guide with maps, directions, mile markers, and. The easy walk to a lookout point rewards you with a view of streams and waterfalls that lead all the way to the ocean. The bamboo forest towards the end of pipiwai trail was one of our top priorities out of all the road to hana stops. As shown in the map above, the road circles around the park and back up to the airport. Navigating sharp curves and onelane bridges, driving mauis famous road to hana can take more than two and a half hours. I am finding that the mile marker location for stops dont always match with eachother. Road to hana guide to best stops including waterfalls. You can reset your odometer when you get to mile marker 0 look for it. Our road to hana waterfalls guide is meant to highlight all of the major waterfalls on the hana highway on northeast maui weve pulled this information directly from our exclusive hana highway guidebook, so be sure to grab your copy. Our bed and breakfast in wailuku gives guests a 30minute head start on the hana highway. The 52 mile stretch of the hana highway starts on route 36 in kahului, hugging the north coast before veering south to connect with route 360, which eventually leads to hana on the eastern side of the island. Before reaching the picturesque bamboo, stop to admire other scenic. Thriving on the road to hana with your kids vacatia.
As you head east, the mile markers begin at 0 at kaupakalua rd. While driving the road to hana, watch out for the road to keanae on the left past the 16mile marker. The trip is 52 miles of winding roads with 1lane bridges, hairpin turns and stunning landscapes of rocky cliffs, plunging waterfalls and rolling valleys. By the way this road is a great 7 mile climb to the towne of makawao. The road to hana is one of those bucket list items in maui that you should definitely put on your mustdo list. You can stop here for souvenirs or one of their many organic tropical fruit smoothies and other goodies before continuing down the hana highway. In this complete road to hana itinerary, i am providing a detailed list of these road to hana attractions that. Youll find wailua falls between mile markers 45 and 44, past the town of hana but before you get to the oheo gulch on highway 31. Its a 52mile highway stretch with winding and narrow onelane roads, so it requires full attention to navigate safely, so plan to make an entire afternoon of it. Best road to hana stops and when to skip them get ready to marvel at the wonderful road to hana stops we have selected for you. Also, they have a garden maze thats fun to cruise through.
Should you do haleakala sunrise and road to hana in the. These road to hana stops will have you in awe because around every corner, theres something new from the. The road to hana is a great day trip when spending time in maui. Jul 24, 2015 the hana lava tube is a mustsee for all ages to get there, turn left onto ulaina road, a little bit past mile marker 31. Map your route with these best road to hana stops in maui.
Do you want to know the entry ticket price for road to hana mile marker zero route 360. The 4 mile roundtrip hike takes about two hours to complete and starts from the same place as the trail to oheo gulch. A detailed guide to road to hana stops mile markers. This was one of the more popular road to hana stops on our journey and for good reason.
Jan, 2019 the road to hana is a great day trip when spending time in maui. Aug 27, 2019 the road to hana is one of those bucket list items in maui that you should definitely put on your mustdo list. The mile marker map will guide you to all of the road. Apr 19, 2019 the road to hana by mile marker part 1 alohastoked alohastoked.
Let me preface this by saying that there are better. Just past paia, twin falls is a good place to stop if youve started the drive early. Map of maui, road to hana highlighted in yellow, and the backside of the haleakala highlighted in blue. First and foremost, you will most likely want to obtain some form of guide dedicated to the road to hana. Aug 30, 2017 navigating sharp curves and onelane bridges, driving mauis famous road to hana can take more than two and a half hours. At mile marker 45 south of hana, beyond hamoa beach, is wailua falls. Road to hana and mile marker discrepancy maui forum. Weve pulled this information directly from our exclusive hana highway guidebook, so be sure to grab your copy. Its the best and only place to stock up on snacks, fuel and supplies, and you can grab lunch from one of the half dozen food trucks near the middle of town, or visit the hana cultural center, just steps. Apr 09, 2017 hana is a small town on the eastern side of the island, i. All stops are accompanied by their mile markers on the highway. But if you do not have the disk, below are all of the stops on the road to hana. Should you drive the back side of the road to hana.
Driving the road to hana the ultimate guide and resources. The inexperienced users guide to the road to hana maui. About a half mile past mile marker 3 youll find huelo roadside stand. Waterfalls along the road to hana road to hana waterfalls. Though mile marker 0 is located a few miles further down the road, the charming little town of paia is the last place to stop for. The best spots as voted on by r2h customers large map with important mile markers your choice of a 1 or 2day itinerary driving tips for the road to hana checklist of important items to bring. Use the printed road to hana itinerary to locate the attractions. No, the road changes from one hwy number to another just after mm16. The waterfall is literally on the side of the road and along a bridge, and is, for lack of better words, big 1 feet and beautiful. The honeymoon guide to mauis road to hana miss portmanteau.
Wailua falls is 95feet high and is one of the mostphotographed waterfalls in hawaii. They all flow directly into each other, but they have their own mile markers, which are crucial navigation points on this beautiful rainforest drive. 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. Top 15 road to hana places to stop the best hana stops. Now that you know about the best road to hana stops, its time to start planning your trip to hawaii. 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. Hana town mile marker 34 rather than being the final destination, the town of hana is merely a waypoint on the road to hana journey. A beautiful, 4 hour scenic drive from lahaina that holds some of. Well provide details on each falls, including where. They see that from haleakala summit, they could possibly drive south on highway 37 which turns into highway 31 and circles around to hana and east maui. Those who are unfamiliar with the hana highway aka the road to hana will look at their map and say, oh, its only 52 miles. After hana, the hana highway changes from highway 360 to county road 31, and the mile markers start counting down. Use our highlydetailed road to hana maps to help you get to and enjoy. Mar 30, 2020 lets get started by first untangling the exceptionally confusing mixture of roads and mile markers.
Explore the road to hana with this stop by stop guide to maui waterfalls, lookouts, beaches, and attractions using mile markers. Pay attention to when the mile marker starts over at zero and reset your odometer, although the mile markers arent exactly 100% accurate. The road to hana is one of those bucket list items in maui that you should definitely put on the mustdo list. A tour of the famous hawaiian hana highway will take you through the curvy road along the northeastern shore where mile markers will guide you to waterfalls, a bamboo forest and black beaches. Hana is a small town on the eastern side of the island, i. A detailed guide to road to hana stops mile markers maui. Now that oheo gulch is officially a part of haleakala national park. For more information, please read my disclaimer havent read part 1 of my guide to the road to hana, maui, yet. The 52mile stretch of the hana highway starts on route 36 in kahului, hugging the north coast before veering south to connect with route 360, which eventually leads to hana on the eastern side of the island. Tedeschi vineyards and winery between milemarker 14 and 15 ulupalakua ranch milemarker 15 start of one lane road just beyond milemarker 25 manawainui valley bridge milemarker 27 bumpy pot hole filled road begins milemarker 27. Road to hana map guide mile marker map, directions, and photos. Several readers have studied a maui map and asked if i advise driving two of mauis most popular attractions haleakala summit for sunrise and the road to hana on the same day. On the left, youll see where you can get your flashlights for this massive lava tube.
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