FULL DAY HIKES:
Hawaiian Plants and Vistas: Waihe'e Ridge (half day)
We will hike on the old West Maui Mountain from an elevation of 1400 ft to 2600 ft. with
spectacular views into densely vegetated, wet canyons and panoramic views of most of Maui.
The more we ascend, the more we will be surrounded by native Hawaiian vegetation and
birds. This is a moderate hike which gives us a good dose of exercise, and provides much
information about native Hawaiian rainforest plants, as well as how the people of old used
them in their daily lives.
| 4.5miles |
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Waterfall-Rain Forest Hike: Kipahulu Valley (full day)
Start a long day with Maui's most exciting drive, through lush rain forests along the
Hana coast. Hike up Oheo/Pipiwai stream, cool off in shallow pools and green jungles of
dark, damp bamboo forests, and be misted by the spray of the 400 foot Waimoku waterfalls
on their long journeys to the sea. Finally return home through the dry and wilder side of
East Maui, overlooking La Perouse Bay and Kaho'olawe in the fading daylight.
| 5 mile |
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Haleakala A: Hike through the entire crater (full
day)
This unforgettable hike through the volcanic moon landscape of Haleakala National Park
starts at the Visitor Center (9,700ft). We will descend Sliding Sands Trail to the crater
floor (7,200 ft.), walk over 4 mi. through the crater - passing the most colorful cinder
cones and rare plants, such as the endangered Haleakala silversword - visit a huge lava
cave, and relax at Holua Cabin. On our way out we will climb steep switchbacks, covered
with native ferns and shrubs. If we are lucky, the hawaiian Goose (Nene) and some Hawaiian
forest birds will greet us from above.
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