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THE ROAD TO HANA is a beautiful 53-mile one way scenic drive down a winding ocean cliff highway to where the Hana Highway ends just past the town of Hana. On this driving adventure you’ll pass through tropical rain forests as well as pass by several roadside waterfalls and countless beautiful scenic views. There are a few places you can stop and enjoy a swim in waterfall pools or at a black sand beach. There are great hiking trails along the roadside, some to big waterfalls. Bring bottled water and proper foot wear if you plan to hike. There are very few stores or restaurants on this journey, the prices keep getting higher the further down the road you go. There are also several charming roadside stands selling refreshing fresh tropical fruits snacks and beautiful island flowers. Please note you can't take either the fruit or the flowers out of Hawaii so only buy what you plan to enjoy while in the islands! We recommend picking up a foam cooler, ice, canned beverages, and some snacks before heading out. It is also good to bring along tissues in case the rest stops are out of toilet paper. Bring your camera and plenty of film, you are sure to discover many amazing photo opportunities. Be sure to begin this journey with a full tank of gas because you will not find many gas stations on this route. Directions: from the Kahului Airport follow highway 37 going Southeast. Turn left onto highway 365. Turn right onto highway 36 and follow to it to the end. Just past the town of Hana and the Ohe'o Gulch 7-Pools the road is unpaved and it is recommended you turn around and head back the way you came. Rental car companies prohibit driving their cars on the unpaved section of road. 

To enjoy a metal vacation to the Hana Coastline through beautiful photos taken on the Road to Hana visit our Hawaii Photo Gallery at www.alohafriendsphotos.com

Highlights along the road to Hana: Print this list and take it along with you on your Hana adventure if you would like to know what you looking.
Starting from Paia Town - Maui's historic plantation town. Visit the towns' quaint boutique shops and numerous eateries.
Maui Grown Market - 914 Hana Highway. 7.5 miles past Paia: Last food stop for 30 miles (sandwiches, fruit drinks and restrooms).
Mile Markers start over at Mile 0 - Reset your odometer
You can pull off at the mile marker 2 near Haiku. Park on the right and walk the dirt road five minutes to find several waterfalls. A rope swing is at the largest of the falls.
Painted Bark Eucalyptus Trees - .7 mile past mile marker 6.
Waikamoi Ridge Trail - .6 mile past mile marker 9: A half-mile nature walk through trees, bamboo and ferns, with scenic picnic table overlooks.
Garden of Eden Arboretum and Botanical Garden - mile marker 10½: Over 26 acres of Maui's finest nature trails. Trees, flowers and foliage in a unique and natural island setting.
Puohokamoa Stream - mile marker 11: A leisurely stroll on a paved highway past picnic tables to falls and a swimming hole.
Kaumahina State Wayside Park - just past mile marker 12: Restrooms, picnic shelter and coastal views.
Honomanu Bay - access road is .1 mile past mile marker 14: A black sand beach.
Keanae Arboretum - .8 mile past mile marker 16: Halfway to Hana. Two 15 minute easy walking trails with a view of the rugged Hana coastline, picnic spots.
Keanae Village - just before mile marker 17: Hawaiian village, taro fields, missionary church and swimming area. Walk down gravel road, then swim upstream 50 yards to small falls and a large pool.
Kaenae Peninsula - mile marker 17: Lookout point over Keanae's taro fields.
Half Way to Hana Store - Uncle Harry's Fruit Stand, restroom and snacks.
Wailua Valley Lookout - .9 mile past mile marker 18: Beautiful vistas up the valley.
Wailua Peninsula Lookout - .2 mile past mile marker 19: Lookout over taro ponds and jungle.
Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park - .6 mile past mile marker 22: Quiet stream, small waterfall and pools. Restrooms and picnic spots.
Hana Gardenland Cafe - mile marker 30 on Kalo Road: Lunch and snack foods, nursery and gallery.
Wainapanapa State Park - just past mile marker 32: Black sand beach, legendary cave, restrooms and picnic tables.
Hana Ranch - 4500 acres including the Hotel Hana-Maui's 60 acres. Owned by Unna Brothers in the 1800's who raised sugar cane. Bought by Paul Fagan in 1935 who began raising cattle. Currently owned by Keola Hana Maui, Inc. who raises cattle on 2,200 acres.
Hotel Hana-Maui - .5 mile past mile marker 33: Veer right at the fork in the road off Highway 360 for one mile. The Hotel Hana-Maui is on the left side of the upper road.
Hana Bay - Turn left onto Haneo'o Road, 1.5 miles past Hana: White sand beach is .6 miles down the road.
Hale Waiwai - House of Treasures - Hana Cultural Center and Museum. Turn right when leaving Hana Bay. Located on the lower road overlooking Hana Bay.
Kaihalulu (Red Sand Beach) - Parking is at the corner of Uakea and Hauoli Roads. The trail head begins at the Hotel Hana-Maui's Sea Ranch Cottages. Short ten-minute walk to red cinder sand in a secluded cove. Caution - This beach is popular with nude sunbathers. This is illegal and you will be fined if caught.
Hamoa Beach - Turn left onto Haneo'o Road, 1.5 miles past Hana: White sand beach is .6 mile down the road.
Ohe'o Gulch 7 Pools is about 15 minutes Past Hana and is the home to the 95-foot Wailua Falls and six other beautiful waterfalls. This is part of Haleakala National Park. At the park you can enjoy a 15 minute Kuloa Point loop trail down to the ocean or a two hour hike along the Pipiwai Trail that takes you to 400-foot Waimoku Falls. You must leave for Hana by noon if you want to do the Oheo Pools hike. Be sure to bring bottled water if you hike. There are several waterfall pools to swim in. Bring a bathing suit and towel if you plan to swim.
Charles Lindbergh's Grave - One mile past Ohe'o Gulch at the Palapala Ho'omanau Church.
Kipahulu Pools - Thirty minutes past Hana. Three pools are below the highway. Approximately 1.2 mile hike above the highway to Makahiku Falls and one mile further to Waimoku Falls.

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