In this Road to Hana guide I'll cover the best stops you need to make along your Maui road trip adventure including black sand beach, Twin Falls park, Pua'a Ka'a waterfall, Halfway to Hana banana bread and Wailua Valley State Wayside.
Hi, I’m Michael Johnson - travel guide and owner of Film Compass - a travel channel showcasing you the best places to sightsee. Without further ado, here are my top 5 stops on the Road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii.
1. Twin Falls Waterfall - Mile Marker 2
Located at mile marker two, the waterfalls at Twin Falls are the first easily accessible set of waterfalls and pools on the Road to Hana. When you drive by, the parking lot will be a little crowded but don’t let that deter you because people come and go very quickly without taking full advantage of the beauty they’ll see inside this park.
2. Hiking Trails (Waikamoi Trail) - Mile Marker 9.5
The Road to Hana is packed with beautiful hiking trails that’ll allow you to stretch your legs as the trails lead you through dense jungle and bamboo forests.
If you didn’t get enough hiking at Twin Falls then I would stop at Waikamoi Nature Trailhead. It’s an easy hike with a picnic area making it the perfect stop for a break on your Maui road trip adventure.
3. Wailua Valley State Wayside - Mile Marker 18
A Road to Hana scenic lookout point you won’t want to miss! It’s easy to miss this little turnout at Mile Marker 18 but once you park head up the stairs where you’ll have a gorgeous view of Ke’anae Valley, Ko’olau Gap and Wailua Peninsula. The ocean never looked so blue from up here. This stop doesn’t take long and you can see everything in under 5 minutes or take your time and have a little picnic.
4. Pua’a Ka’a Falls - Mile Marker 22
By now you’ve noticed that the Road to Hana has many beautiful waterfalls. They are everywhere but the easiest one to reach is probably Pua’a Ka’a. Residing in the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park - this is one of the rare waterfalls on Hana Highway where public access is welcomed.
There’s parking, restrooms, picnic tables and one of the most beautiful waterfall pools to swim in. Taking a dip isn’t hard but you’ll need to wade over a few rocks to get into the pool so be a little careful and remember to pack some swimming shoes.
5. Waiʻānapanapa State Park (Black Sand Beach) - Mile Marker 32
Waianapanapa’s black sand beach is our last stop and one you’ll need a reservation to get in. The “sparkling water” park is 122 acres of beautiful greenery and has one of Hawaii’s best black sand beaches.
Reservations should be made several days in advance as it can get quite crowded. Snorkeling at Waianapanapa is great but be mindful there are no lifeguards and the current can be strong. Cost for entry is $5 with a $10 parking fee.
That's everything, I hope you enjoyed this list of the best stops on the Road to Hana - stay tuned for more videos and thanks for watching.
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