Lahaina Pali Trail

It takes you between the south side of West Maui and the central valley as you pass over the West Maui Mountains.

Lahaina pali trail. The Lahaina Pali Trail is rocky and the uphill portions can be strenuous and slow-going. Panoramic views of the coastline and ocean. The hike is about 5 miles long and it rises from sea level at each end to.

The Lahaina Pali Trail is a historic roadway. Photo by keppet nc-nd. Lahaina Pali Trail Difficult.

It will take a person in good physical condition 3 hours one-way including several short stops. This is an out-and-back hike and many choose to hike only one way using a drop car or transportation services to get back to their starting point. Welcome marker on the east end of Lahaina Pali Trail.

The trail was used as a more direct route across the arid southern slopes of the West Maui Mountains connecting Lahaina and Olowalu with Maalaea and Wailuku. Lahaina Pali Trail is one of the best hikes on Maui. Trail guides with more information on the cultural and natural history of the trail can be obtained at DOFAW 54 South High Street Wailuku at retail stores at Maalaea and many outdoor recreation outlets.

The trail from Ukumehame measures in at approximately 43 miles and gains nearly 1600 feet in elevation whereas the hike from Maalaea measures in at 38 miles and gains approximately 1400 feet. Conveniently the Lahaina Pali Trail was right along our path. This hike comes with options.

Rated 40 5 based on 1 customer reviews Save Review Directions. Its pretty cool to hike past the giant wind turbines that pretty well mark the middle of the trail. This is a strenuous hike just under 5 miles one-way.