The Road to Hana

It is one of the most interesting roads in the world with waterfalls, lush green foliage, briges, tiny roads a tribute to Charles Lindbergh and the historic town of Hana. Like a pot at the end of the rainbow, The Seven Sacred Pools wait to reward the lucky visitors who brave this road.

Panoramic view of the ocean and cliffs that will take your breath away, garnish this feast for the eyes.

 The road to Hana boasts:

• Painted Bark Eucalyptus Trees - .7 mile past mile marker 6.

• Waikamoi Ridge Trail - .6 mile past mile marker 9. A half-mile nature walk through trees, bamboo and ferns, with scenic picnic table overlooks.

• Garden of Eden Arboretum and Botanical Garden - mile marker 10½. Over 26 acres of Maui's finest nature trails. Trees, flowers and foliage in a unique and natural island setting

• Keanae Village - just before mile marker 17. Hawaiian village, tara fields, missionary church and swimming area. Walk down gravel road, then swim upstream 50 yards to small falls and a large pool.

•  Pua'a Ka'a State Wayside Park - .6 mile past mile marker 22. Quiet stream, small waterfall and pools. Restrooms and picnic spots.

• Wainapanapa State Park - just past mile marker 32. Black sand beach, legendary cave, restrooms and picnic tables.

  Hana Ranch - 4500 acres including the Hotel Hana-Maui's 60 acres. Owned by Unna Brothers in the 1800's  who raised sugar cane. Bought by Paul Fagan in 1935 who began raising cattle. Currently owned by Keola Hana Maui, Inc. who raises cattle on 2,200 acres.

• Charles Lindbergh's Grave - One mile past Ohe'o Gulch at the Palapala Ho'omanau Church.

• Kipahulu Pools - Thirty minutes past Hana. Three pools are below the highway. Approximately 1.2 mile hike above the highway to Makahiku Falls and one mile further to Waimoku Falls.