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Hiking in Maui - Upcoming Events
Here are some upcoming events sponsored by the Seirra Club.
See more at Maui Hiking.East Maui Irrigation Company (EMI) allows us to hike across their
OCTOBERSaturday, Oct 1: Benefit Star Watch with Harriet Witt on the slopes
beautiful land so long as each hiker has a waiver. An EMI WAIVER IS
ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED FOR EMI HIKES (LISTED BELOW). One waiver covers
all EMI hikes for this quarter. Call in your waiver request to Jackie
at 579-9516 well in advance and make an appointment with her for when
you can sign it. Then go to EMI's Pa'ia office at 497 Baldwin Avenue
to sign the waiver. Please be considerate of Jackie's time and pick up
waiver 5 days in advance whenever possible. THE WAIVER MUST BE BROUGHT
ON THE HIKE AND SHOWN TO THE HIKE LEADER.
of Waikapu. Come spend an evening with astronomer Harriet Witt learning about the
lore of our Hawaiian night sky. Amazing views from the slopes high
above Maui Tropical Plantation. Bring comfortable folding chair and
shielded flashlights only. Meet at Maui Tropical Plantation parking
lot at 6pm to carpool to shuttle site. Donation: $5 for Members $10
non members. Register with Lucienne de Naie laluz@maui.net
<mailto:laluz@maui.net>
or 214-0147.Saturday, October 9: Makapipi Watershed HikeModerate 4 mile hike. Explore historic Ko'olau Ditch from Makapipi to
Kopili'ula Stream. Scenic vistas, pools, waterfalls and native plant
life. During the hike we must cross several bridges with no hand rails
which is a little scary. So if heights bother you, we recommend not
coming on this hike. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (See above). Meet at 8:00 am
at the Haiku Community Center. Limit 18. Register with Lucienne de
Naie laluz@maui.net <mailto:laluz@maui.net>
or 214-0147.Saturday, October 15 Upper Waikamoi Trail/Makawao Forest hike. Explore
a unique upper elevation (5000 ft) world of rare native plants and
majestic koa and ohia forest. Six mile moderate round trip ends with
lunchstop at Waikamoi stream and reservoir. Water friendly footware
recommended as trail is often muddy. Bring sunscreen, hat, lunch,
raingear, water and camera. Meet 8:30 am at Pukalani Terrace Shopping
Center near Bank of Hawaii to carpool to top of Olinda Road where the
hike begins. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (see above). Limit 18. Register with
Lucienne de Naie laluz@maui.net <mailto:laluz@maui.net>
or 214-0147.*Saturday, October 29 Akaku Community Celebration*. Food, Music,
costumes and info booths. Visit the Sierra Club information booth 6 to
9pm. Akaku Center 333 Dairy Rd.NOVEMBERFriday, November 4 Kanaio Stupa Tibetan Monastery - Hike across the
slopes of Haleakala to this beautiful shrine built in 1982. Meet 9:00
am across from Grandma's Coffee House in Keokea to carpool. Bring
lunch and also bring rain gear just in case. Limit 18. Limit 18.
Register with Lucienne de Naie laluz@maui.net <mailto:laluz@maui.net>
or 214-0147.(E) D = 3 miles with some steep grades. MORE HIKES TO COME FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBERRomance and Adventure on the Road to Hana
There's a Hawaii that we've all dreamed about. Far away from the shops, bright lights, and touristy shows. There's a Maui where you're not cramped in between people you don't know. There's Hana and the road that takes you to it and beyond!
When you use R2H's Experiencing the Road to Hana and Beyond, you do just that. Rent your own car. Invite only the ones you love. Then travel to Hana on your own schedule. With this CD, tips, and Hana folding map, you're given all the best information to have the ultimate experience. But you get more than just points on a map. With R2H, you get the full experience with great music, helpful driving tips, and you'll be shown the Hawaii you've always envisioned.
The Perfect Hawaii Day
This is one of my favorite photos. Taken at a secret spot hiking down to the ocean in Maui, Hawaii, this picture says it all. Good friends, great weather, incredible location. The perfect day.
Hana Palm Tree Panoramic
We took this on a crazy amazing hike through Hana, Maui. If you look closely, you can see us in the bottom left corner. That kind of gives perspective on the szie of these huge Palm Trees!
Hiking in Hana, Maui
We hiked Hana across a long dry stream for HOURS. It was difficult due to the slippery rocks, but worth it as we passed multiple watefalls. Hana, Maui is one of the most beautiful places in the world, without a doubt. We try to get over there as much as possible to experience nature untouched.
Dry yet spectacular Maui Waterfall
We went on a long hike yesteday (2 1/2 hours each way) to find this gem. It was only trickling, but the pool and the view were both incredible! We had a great time swimming and cliff diving at this forgotten place.
What are some fun and inexpensive activities to do in Maui, Hawaii?
Besides the obvious sun worshipping activities enjoyed on Maui beaches every day, there are many free if not inexpensive things to do in Maui.
Hiking to a waterfall will cost you next to nothing for an unforgettable experience. Gas, a packed lunch, a guidebook, and a sense of adventure are all you need to explore bamboo forests, towering waterfalls, and lush coastal areas. Caution: Do not swim directly under a waterfall. Often debris will float over the edge and can harm those below.
Snorkeling is another inexpensive favorite. Gear rentals can be found all over the island for a few bucks. Shore access to a plethora of ocean life is free and easy to find. Honolua Bay on a calm day is a favorite. But be careful! If there is swell activity, do not go out! The ocean is very dangerous; we suggest speaking to a professional at a snorkel shop to find the safest snorkeling area for your experience level.
Rent a surfboard or take a surf lesson. The surf in Maui is usually pretty small on the South and West sides of the island. Lessons can be found for less than $50, which includes equipment and instructions. If you're more adventurous, you can rent a surfboard.
Again, be careful! Lessons are highly suggested for newcomers. The ocean has many hidden dangers.
Maui has many incredible activities available, both inexpensive and costly. Take your time researching all of your options, and you may just find that Maui is less expensive to visit than previously anticipated.
Hana Maui Video - Cliff Diving and Waterfalls
This is a fun video shot in Hana, Maui. it shows 3 sections of Maui.
The first location is the Pipiwai Falls, which you can access by hiking up from Ohea Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools.) At Pipiwai there is a large 200 foot tall waterfall with an infinity pool at the top. Swimming in this pool is not advised due to flash floods.
The second spot is Blue Pool in Hana. unfortunately, this spot is not accessable from land due to annoyed locals. If you want to visit this spot, you either need to know the local residents in the area, or you have to arrive by boat. By boat would be VERY difficult.
The third spot is at Venus Pools. This spot is also not accessible by land due to private property. All beaches in Hawaii are public, but you'll find that some of them can not be accessed by land. At this spot, there are excellent cliff diving opportunities. Just make sure you've checked for debris before diving.
All of these spots are found along the Road to Hana.
Final Photo of the day - Iao Valley
We took this photo with our iPhone on our first Twitter Adventure Hike in the Iao Valley. Throughout the hike, we would search for reception and tweet photos to our followers. It was a lot of fun and quite popular. We hope to do a similar Twitter Adventure soon.
This is one of the photos we didn't tweet. It was difficult to get reception at points, and this is one of the beauties left behind. We hope you all like it. Next time you decide to go on a hike, try Iao. It's easily accessible, and it's one of the most beautiful spots on Maui.
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