Kahului to Kaanapali

[dynarider]

Is there anyway to get from the pier in Maui to Kaanapali besides taxis? We are not crazy about renting a car for the second day. If only taxis does any know about how much?

 

Sailing in 5 weeks!

[Waimeajoe]

Kahului is about 45min to an hour from Kaanapali and I know the taxi from the airport in Kahului to Kaanapali is around $85. Could rent a car for that much. The only other route that I know of would be public transportation but I'm sure it would be a much longer ride. http://www.co.maui.hi.us/bus/

[dynarider]

Waimeajoe...

 

Thanks so much for your information. Gave us some food for thought. Maybe renting a car would be the way to go. How's parking in Kaanapali? We were there, gezzz, a long long time ago.

 

Know any "hiking" day trips. We are celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary and love to walk and ride Harleys, but after driving for a number of years for UPS, driving is not a favorite.

 

We are lucky to be coming in a few days before the cruise and staying one day after so we have plenty of time to "decompress" if necessary.

 

Any "special" tips you can offer for any island would be greatly appreciated.

 

Mary... aka dyanrider.

[Waimeajoe]

Certainly the best known hiking areas are to be found in Haleakala National Park. If you are in shape, you can do Haleakala Crater in a day descending from the summit (10,000 ft.) along the Sliding Sands Trail to the crater floor (6500 ft.), hiking across the crater and exiting via the Halemauu Trail to the road (8000 ft.). This is about 12 miles. You may then want to catch a ride to your car which will be several miles away. An alternative would be to descend part way down Sliding Sands and return the same way. Views are best in early morning and late afternoon.

 

In the coastal area of the park, beyond Hana, there is a trail leading from the so-called 'Seven Pools' to Waimoku Falls about 2 miles upstream. Wainapanapa State Park near Hana has cabins, safe camping, and very interesting 4 mile coastal trail across rough lava. You can fly into Hana airport and hike to the park along this trail (about 2 miles). For cabins, reserve well in advance by writing or calling the Division of State Parks, P.O. Box 1049, State Office Bldg., Wailuku, HI 96793 (808-243-7389).

 

There is also a cabin, trail shelters and a network of forest trails at Polipoli State Park (elev. 6000 ft.). The access road to Polipoli is often in bad condition and may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Polipoli is often socked in by clouds and the forest is non-native making it perhaps less interesting to the visitor.

 

There are beautiful hikes in other areas of Maui, especially in the West Maui Mountains, but the trails are harder to find and seldom maintained. A good area to explore would be Iao Valley State Park which has several short trails that are frequently traveled. A scenic lookout and native garden enhances the area.

Waihe'e Ridge features a well maintained State trail ending at an impressive overlook of deep gorges and massive ridges leading to Pu'u Kukui, one of the wettest areas on earth. Pu'u Kukui itself, is a managed area and off-limits to hiking.

 

I know there's also a places to rent Harleys on Maui. That may be a fun alternative to a car. http://www.islandriders.com/harleys.html or http://hulahogs.com/bikes.html

[dynarider]

Wow, thanks so very much for all the information. Will start planning now to do a "lifetime hike".

 

Aloha

Mary