Off The Beaten Path: The Makawao Forest Maui

Visit Maui’s enchanted Makawao Forest, also known as the Kahakapao Trail, for a calm walk through woods, an adventurous hike through nature, or a sensational bike ride in Hawaii. When hiking or biking on Maui, all participants are gifted with a truly sensational experience, especially when journeying through the Kahakapao Trail. This forest offers a genuine outdoor vacation experience for everyone, and is located at the very top of Piiholo Road. 

The 5.2 mile Kahakapao Loop provides picnic tables on both the East and West sides of the trail, making it easy to pack a lunch, stop, rest and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Throughout the Makawao Forest, see wild Koa, young Redwoods, Cook Pines, Eucalyptus varieties, Rasberry bushes, and sweet fragrant Ginger plants. 

The temperature at this elevation is cooler than at sea level, allowing for a calm and comfortable morning or afternoon. After this fun adventure in Up Country Maui, travel to Makawao Town, a historically infamous Maui Paniolo (cowboy) Town. Here, guests can stroll the area shopping at a selection of ‘singular’ Maui boutiques and galleries, and dine at delicious restaurants like the Makawao Steak House and Market Fresh Bistro.

Hiking Directions – Lava Tubes: From the parking area follow the wide chip trail to a t-intersection. Make a right at the intersection and go down a gentle hill. As the trail bends around to the left (the loop trail) you will see an old weathered sign and the Waihou Springs trail to the right. Take this trail and follow it to a bench. Just past the bench you will see a trail heading steeply down the hill to the right. Follow these switch backs to the bottom. Once at the bottom you will see what used to be a large waterfall in an old stream bed. The lava tubes are all through the rock that made up the waterfall. Explore at your leisure. You may want to bring a flashlight.

Call Rawhide Travel and Tours and start planning that special vacation or event today. 602-843-5100 or visit our website rawhidetravel.com. 

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