Back Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii
Highlights of Back Road to Hana. The "Back Road to Hana" in Maui is a more adventurous and less-traveled route compared to the traditional "Road to Hana." Starting from Kula and extending along the island's southeastern coast, this path offers a rugged, winding journey through remote, scenic landscapes, including arid volcanic terrain and open pastures. Unlike the lush, rainforest-clad "Road to Hana" that runs along the northern coast, the back route provides a more secluded and serene experience with fewer tourists, allowing for unique views of Maui's diverse ecosystem and hidden gems such as the stunning coastline and the rarely seen sides of Haleakala. However, travelers should be prepared for narrow, unpaved sections and limited facilities along this less-developed route. The traffic is little (locals as well as tourists), almost feeling lonely in some stretches like you’ve journeyed to the edge of the earth.
0:00 Depart from Sun Yat Sen Park
0:45 Ulupalakua Overlook
2:05 Maui Wine
3:05 Waiakapuhi Lava Field
4:40 Wind Turbines on HI-31
5:55 Manawainui Gulch Overlook
7:22 Entering Manawainui Gulch
9:47 Waterfalls on Haleakala Volcano
11:30 Going to Alelele Falls
14:05 Alelele Falls Viewpoint
16:45 Starting HI-360 (Hana Highway)
17:05 Haleakala NP - Kipahulu District
17:55 Makahiku Falls on Pipiwai Trail
18:30 Large Banyan Tree on Pipiwai Trail
19:15 Bridges before Bamboo Forest
20:10 Bamboo Forest on Pipiwai Trail
21:35 Waimoku Falls on Pipiwai Trail
23:15 Kipahulu Visitor Center
23:35 Oheo Gulch
25:06 Oheo Gulch Bridge
26:22 Going to Wailua Falls
27:02 Wailua Falls
28:30 Going to Hana
29:31 Entering Hana Town