4 Spectacular Hikes You Can Do On Your Own In Maui
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Maui is world renowned for it’s epic waterfalls, Jurassic rainforests, and panoramic coastline views. But a wander into Maui’s tropical jungle on your own might sound a little daunting.
Fortunately, there are many Maui hikes that are easy to get to, safe to explore, and that cost next to nothing. Check out one of these 4 awesome Maui hikes that are totally accessible!
The Kapalua Coastal trail is a 3.5-mile promenade by 4 of Maui’s most beautiful bays! This flat, easy to navigate pathway alternates between wooden boardwalk, and volcanic rock trail.
Unencumbered views of the islands of Lana’i, and Molokai, millionaire homes and golf courses, and seabird eggs tucked into volcanic outcroppings, and are a few of the visual delights you’ll experience on this easy hike located a short 10 minutes from Kaanapali!
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Mt. Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano in The United States, and the sunrise from its summit is incredible! We recommend you make the 2-hour drive to Mt. Haleakala the first morning of your vacation—you’ll be a bit jet lagged anyhow, and the early morning adventure will give your trip a kickstart!
If you’re not quite up for the epic morning trek, grab a good breakfast, and head to the volcano later in the morning. Haleakala has easy, well-marked hikes that will allow you to explore its Mars-like terrain on a full night’s rest.
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If it’s bamboo forest, cliffside waterfalls, and tropical lagoons you’re looking for, 7 Sacred Pools, and the Pipiwai Trail deliver the goods! 7 Sacred Pools, located right off of The Road To Hana, has more than a dozen terraced waterfalls that are safe for jumping, and swimming.
The Pipiwai Trail, probably the best hike in Maui, meanders through verdant, bamboo jungle to waterfalls of 200 and 400 ft in height! The 3.6-mile trek is a must-do for visitors looking to experience Maui’s natural grandeur.
Your $10 Mt. Haleakala pass gets you into this spot as well, within 3 days. Plan a trip to 7 Sacred Pools (and Hana for lunch) a few days after Mt. Haleakala—and take a beach day in-between to relax! With a trip to Upcountry Maui and a trip to east Maui under your belt, you’ll feel like a local who has truly explored the island.
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Kapalua Walking Trails
The old Kapalua golf course, now overrun with tropical vegetation, has taken on a life of its own. With stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and The West Maui Mountains, visitors can hike the trails once primarily traversed by golf carts.
With 6 pathways between 1 and 4 miles long, a large pond, stocked with ducks, rewards hikers at the half way point. Get some elevation and some exercise, and this rewarding hike that’s close to town.
Ask the Kapalua Visitor’s Center shuttle service for day hikers looking to hike to the arboretum.
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One of the best ways to ensure you optimize your Maui vacation is to get out and walk during the first few days of your trip. These 4 easy hikes will give you the lay of the land in Maui while illustrating why the island is one of the world’s most beautiful natural destinations.
