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Waihe'e Ridge Trail

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 4.4 (25)
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  2. HI
  3. …Maui
  4. …West Maui
  5. West Maui Forest Reserve
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“This is a moderate out-and-back trail with incredible views of the Waihe'e Valley. ”

Michelle Parratt
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2.1

Miles

3.4

KM

Point to Point

2,540' 774 m

High

1,091' 332 m

Low

1,450' 442 m

Up

1' 0 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

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Features Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

The entrance gate is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Try to do the trail early in the morning as clouds tend to move in later in the day, diminishing the views. The trail can get muddy when it rains, making hiking difficult.

Description

You start by climbing up a cement road, gaining approximately 200 feet. After this you'll follow a dirt path ascending through forest. A switchback corner with a bench reveals a gulch and views of Makamaka'ole Falls. The trail continues to ascend up switchbacks, with views of the Waihe'e Valley. Hiking along the ridge offers lots of amazing views (clouds permitting).

Trail ends at a hill called Lanilili at 2,563 feet, where there is a small deck with a picnic table. If it isn't clouded in, you can see views of Haleakala on one side and all the way to Molokai on the other. Return to your car via the same trail.

Flora & Fauna

Enjoy a forest of guava, kukui, swamp mahogany, and Cook Island pines.

Contacts

Land Manager: Hawaii - Department of Land and Natural Resources

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Michelle Parratt
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 25 votes

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Waihe'e Ridge Trail in Maui.
Aug 7, 2021 near Waihee-…, HI
Halfway through the hike.
Aug 7, 2021 near Waihee-…, HI
Cement road at the trailhead
Apr 7, 2018 near Waihee-…, HI
Southwest view toward Haleakala and North shore.
Nov 23, 2019 near Waihee-…, HI
View of Kahului/Paia from trail (cloudy day)
Apr 30, 2021 near Waihee-…, HI
View from the end of the trail
Apr 7, 2018 near Waihee-…, HI

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Check-Ins

Apr 9, 2023
Martin H
Mar 19, 2023
Jim Bob Pipes
Trail was dry and in good condition. Amazing views of the collapsed volcanic crater and the valley below! 2.1mi — 3h 57m
Feb 24, 2023
Matt Hudson
Jan 3, 2023
Chris Sarot
Wet & slippery!
Jan 2, 2023
Rose Hinson
Oct 23, 2022
Ben Wang
Sep 12, 2022
Jake Westover
Mar 11, 2022
Tom H

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