- Maui’s Road To Hana connects Kahului with Hana. It is 64.4 miles in length.
- It is known for the 620 bends, 59 spans and a quintessential Hawaiian view.
- Joining a tour can help to reduce the traffic on the roads.
You can travel on some roads, but there are also others. roads that transport you—the Road to Hana is the latter.
This 64.4 mile road connects the towns of Kahului Hana is reached via a road with a few lanes, mainly two-lanes. This road is known for its narrowness. 620 curves and 59 scenic bridges. This is a drive you’ll want take slowly. Ideally, with the windows down and your senses open. The narrow strip of asphalt runs along Maui’s untamed east coast, through dense, green rainforest. You can see waterfalls cascading down mossy cliffs and the ocean stretching to the horizon as you drive.
It’s all about enjoying island time when you drive the Road to Hana. Due to the numerous hairpin bends and one-lane roads, it can take up to four hours for you to drive to Hana. If you are willing to enjoy the slow pace of the drive, you will get to see beaches with black, red and white sand, and glimpses at Hawaii in its purest form—raw, breathtaking, and beautiful.
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Most people start their journey in Kahului, on the northern coast Maui, and drive (as implied by the name) to Hana. Hana is considered one of Hawaii’s most remote communities and one of its last unspoiled areas.
When you arrive at the tiny town of Hana you can bask in the sun. Waiʻanapanapa State ParkVisit the largest and best preserved Hawaiian Temple in Hawaii, which is known for its black-sand beaches. Pi’ilanihale Heiau. Continue south past Hana and continue to the outer outskirts. Haleakala National Park Where you can find the Pipiwai Trail, which leads to the 400-foot-tall Waimoku Falls.
Visitors are encouraged to book a tour and leave their car rental at the hotel. This road trip is very popular. Tours not only reduce traffic and reduces your carbon footprintBut you will not have to worry about driving this notoriously dangerous road. A tour guide can also give insight into the surrounding areas The following are some examples of how to get started: communities—plus, they’ll probably know where the best photo opportunities are. Hana and Beyond and Valley Isle Excursions Both are great options that are owned by Hawaiians.