Road to Hana

The Hana Highway crosses dozens of one-lane bridges and has hundreds of curves between Kahului and Hana. The drive is slow but full of waterfalls, stands of bamboo and ocean views. It suits patient drivers who start early and plan stops.

The stops

1. Start

   Kahului

2. Town

   Paia

   Last cafes and fuel before the road starts

3. Hike

   Twin Falls

   Easy first waterfall stop

4. Hike

   Waikamoi Ridge

   Short forest trail

5. Viewpoint

   Keanae Peninsula

   Lava coast and banana bread

6. Viewpoint

   Wailua Valley State Wayside

   View over a taro valley

7. Beach

   Waianapanapa State Park

   Black-sand beach; reservations needed

8. Town · Overnight

   Hana

   End of the road, small town

9. Hike

   Kipahulu, Haleakala NP

   Pools and waterfalls past Hana

10. Finish

    Hana

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Hana

  Waianapanapa State Park cabins · Hana motels

When to go

Year round; drier May-Sep

On the road

Waianapanapa State Park requires advance reservations for non-residents. Respect private property and don't block bridges. Rain can cause landslides.