Hike· Maui· Hawaii
Lahaina Pali Trail
20° 47.5′ N · 156° 33.8′ W
The old King's Highway footpath zigzagging over the dry south flank of the West Maui Mountains between Ukumehame and Maalaea, with huge views over Maalaea Bay, Kahoolawe, Lanai and whale-filled water in winter.
Practical
Coordinate is the Ukumehame (west) trailhead from the OpenStreetMap trail trace; the Maalaea (east) end is at about 20.8076, -156.5128 near the wind turbines above Maalaea. The OSM trace measures about 4.5 miles one way in plan, so expect roughly 5 miles with the switchbacks. Hot, exposed and dry: carry plenty of water and start early. A one-way walk needs a car shuttle. Length, elevation and current trail status were not verified from the state Na Ala Hele site.
Best for
Shore-leave hike from Maalaea with whale views
Season
Best early morning; whales Nov–Apr
Nearby
- Coral Gardens (Pali Coast)0.3 NM away
- Ukumehame Beach Park1 NM away
- Great Whale Count2.5 NM away
- McGregor Point Light2.5 NM away
- Coast Guard Station Maui2.9 NM away
- DOBOR Maui District Office and Maalaea Harbor Office2.9 NM away
- Lanai Ferry (Expeditions) from Maui2.9 NM away
- Maalaea General Store2.9 NM away