Haleakala, so breathing will naturally be a little more challenging than at lower elevations. This being said, the short hikes are quite easy in terms of distance and elevation gain. Morning hikes will assure moderate temperatures. Add-On: Zipline at the base of Mt. Haleakala See more photos of Mt. Haleakala Summit and Zipline 3. Conditions can affect whether parts of this destination are open or closed. Difficulty Level: Moderate — ft. Visit before noon to avoid crowds. You'll have to park along the road and walk down a long stairway to get to the beach below, but it's well worth it especially if you like to snorkel.
Be careful of high waves and rough surf in the winter,. The small, sandy beach here is nicknamed Slaughterhouse Beach , not because it's dangerous, but because the Honolua Ranch, which sits above the bay, once had two slaughterhouses on the ridge. The slaughterhouses were torn down in the s but the name remains. Once again you'll need to park along the road or in the small turn off. The beach lies between mile markers 32 and 33 on Highway After a short walk through the jungle and past some feral cats, you'll come to the shore.
There's no real beach here, just a lot of rocks, but that doesn't mean that this is not a great place to swim. The snorkeling and scuba diving here are excellent, especially near the cliff faces. You'll need to be careful crossing the rocks and entering the water.
Conditions here are best in summer. In winter or after a heavy rain, you're best to just enjoy the view here from the lookout area at Lipoa Point , just up the road on the left. The views from the lookout area are superb as you can see from our photo. After a particularly heavy rain, you'll notice that the water as far as you can see to the south is a muddy red due to runoff from streams. Up the cliff from Honolua Bay, you'll notice pineapple fields on your left stretching out to the ocean.
This flat plain was home to a golf course in the smile it's nickname of "Golf Links. Usually, you can pull into this road and park. In good conditions, you can even drive down the road a bit. Don't try this when the road is muddy. A walk down the road provides superb views back towards Honolua Bay.
You'll also find great views at the end of the road of the coast. There are several erodes paths that lead down the cliff face to small beaches below. These are mostly used by local surfers and swimmers who know where to step and where to avoid. From above you'll see tidepools, hollowed out caves, natural arches and clear snorkeling and soaking pools.
On the other side of the pineapple fields, you can pull over and get a view of the next beach Punalau Beach.
The actual beach is located down the hill at mile marker The name "Windmills Beach" derives from an old windmill that used to be nearby that drew water for the Honolua Ranch. The There are is long gone. This rocky beach is about yards long and not clearly marked. Look for the "Private Property" sign on the left. There's a dirt access road for the beach near the sign. The beach itself is lovely.
Trees and steep rocky slopes surround the beach. The sand on this beach is a mixture of white sand, small grains of black lava and shells of all sizes. Coral and rock flats extend about yards from the shoreline.
The beach is a popular launching point for kayaks used for fishing. In the winter months, it's a popular surfing beach. The wave break is produced by a ridge that extends about a mile offshore.
This land is also owned by Maui Land and Pineapple and for a small fee, they allow folks to camp here. If you have an adventuresome spirit, you owe it to yourself to drive both of these roads during your visit. For the record, if you must pick one, it is no contest: pick the Road to Hana. First, lets dispel the pure myth that it is difficult for regular cars to make it around this side of the island.
Except during extreme weather events, this entire road is navigable by pretty much any vehicle though smaller is better! For all but the most confident drivers, going clockwise is recommended as it puts you on the body-shop side of a miscalculation. If you do decide to go against this advice, be certain the person riding shotgun is equally as confident in your driving abilities.
Clouds usually build as the day progresses. For more info see the Honolua Bay article. There are many rough paths leading down to the shoreline tidepools, caves, surfing and snorkeling access. This area was an ancient Hawaiian fishing ground and the headlands contain many archeological sites that have not yet been preserved, marked or maintained.
Please be very respectful of the fact that this is an important cultural area deserving of respect — if you see rocks piled as a wall or foundation, look and imagine what they once were — but do not disturb them.
Most of the trails down to the shoreline are rough and some are downright dangerous — so use your head before you decide to adventure down any of these. Look for a turnout with some parking. The small village of Honokohau is also just uphill, but is not a place for tourism.
Please respect their privacy and right to quiet country life by avoiding a spontaneous drive up their dead-end country road. A "shortie" from the Nakalele Blowhole. This blowhole has a manhole sized opening and can be very impressive during high tide and high surf. Nakalele Blowhole Page. They are a handful of nice tidepools at the end of rugged lava jutting into the ocean.
Olivine Pools Page. Called the most isolated village on Maui, most of the folks who live here work here, too. The old and simple missionary founded church is the subject of many paintings and photographs because it is idyllically situated against both mountain and ocean backdrops.
Taro lo'i and modest homes dot the tiny village inside this scenic cove. There are a couple of roadside stands here — one inside the village, and one on the main road. Both have plenty of Aloha and great treats and fruits and are definitely worth a stop.
There is also an art gallery called Kaukini Gallery as you ascend out of the valley — they have some very high quality pieces by Hawaiian artists with price tags to match plus jewelery as well. King Kahekili, father of the better known King Kamehameha lived in this area for part of the year. The Hawaiian Nene is an endangered species, so seeing one of these elusive creatures is a special treat! Avoid a collision - drive slowly enough that you'll have enough time to brake if you find the road blocked by a stray cow or goose.
And if you do find yourself blocked, you might as well enjoy the moment and take a few pictures, right? These guys usually won't cause you any issues, but, since they have been known to lose control of their bikes once in a while, careening down the road, and sometimes even OFF road, it doesn't hurt to take a couple of easy precautions. Don't drive too fast in case you need to brake in a hurry, and turn on your headlights so they can see you coming.
If you're a competent cyclist and biking down Haleakala appeals to you, be sure to check out available tours here low-price guarantee. We saw lots of police officers out on the road, and there was no shortage of speeders to keep them busy writing tickets.
The main ticketing hot spot seemed to be the stretch of Haleakala Highway between the Hana Highway and Makawao. However, we also saw someone getting pulled over by the park rangers across from the visitor center. Keep a close watch on your speed, and you'll be just fine!
Altitude sickness is not likely to affect you on a casual drive to the summit and back. However, if you're planning on spending a longer time up there, ex.
Symptoms to watch out for: dizziness, nausea, and headache. If you notice any of these, it may be due to the altitude. If so, the way to fix it is to head for a lower altitude, and drink some water. If symptoms don't resolve, then get checked out by a doctor. Many people ask this question, and in case you're one of them, I'd like to reassure you. Driving at the lower elevations is no more dangerous than any other major highway, with very good visibility and wide open spaces all around.
The higher elevations sometimes pose some challenges see above , but if you're careful, you'll stay safe! The only other thing that you might run into is ice on the roads IF you head to the summit during freezing temperatures.
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