[Maui] East – 7 Road to Hana

Hana Highway是以Mile Marker來作指標, 從Pa'ia到Hana, Mile Marker的數字是往上增加, 但是, 過了Hana Town之後的Mile Marker數字則變成遞減.

很多橋都是單線寬度, 所以你會先看到上圖左的指示牌, 要求減速; 然後會看到上圖右的指示牌, 要求目視對向是否有來車, 如果有, 我方要在停止線暫停 (白色三角型), 等對向來車通過後再繼續前進.

這些單線道的橋其實都有百年歷史, 實在需要工程師以現今的技術加以改造, 但是當地政府和居民沒有經費維修, 而聯邦撥款修橋的規定是要將橋從原本的單線道寬度改成雙線道寬度, 但是遭到當地居民反對, 所以在Road to Hana這段路上的橋都還是維持單線, 只有少數幾座位在Back Road的橋是很新的雙線寬度, 不過我看在不久的將來, 那些窄橋會因為安全問題而被迫改造維修成雙線寬度.

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE ROAD TO
HANA (我們以Westin Villa給我們的List為基礎, 再加上我們自己的註解和照片; 你也可以在幾個有賣Road to Hana CD的商家買導覽CD, 一邊開車一邊聽導覽)

Download HIGHLIGHTS ON THE ROAD TO HANA  (你可以下載沒有照片, 純List的PDF)

Traveling
toward the Kahului airport, turn right onto Highway 36 (Hana Highway) and you
will begin the “Road to Hana”.  Paia town
is your last stop for gas until you reach Hana. 

Paia Town – It’s one of Maui’s historic
plantation towns.  Visit the town’s
quaint boutique shops and numerous eateries such as Charley’s which is owned by
Willie Nelson.

Twin Falls – Hiking in the rainforest,
swimming, picnics, horseback riding stables nearby.

Mile
Markers start over at mile zero (at the intersection of 365 and 360)

> 0.6
miles past mile marker 9

Waikamoi Ridge Trail – a half-mile
nature walk through trees, bamboo and ferns with scenic picnic table overlooks.

> 0.25
mile past mile marker 10

Garden of Eden Arboretum and Botanical
Garden – Over 26 acres of Maui’s finest Nature Trails; trees, flowers and
foliage in a unique & natural setting. 
Open 8-3 Daily, $15/person.

> Mile
marker 11

Puohokomoa Falls – 20 foot waterfall
just a few feet off Hana Hwy.  There is a
sheltered picnic area beside the falls and one other waterfall just minutes
upstream.  Be careful for slippery rocks.

> Just
past mile marker 12

Kaumahina State Wayside Park – Restrooms, picnic shelter, costal view.

> Access
Road, 1 mile past mile marker 14

Honomanu Bay – Black sand beach

> Mile
Marker 16

A Huli Huli (Wood fire grill) Chicken Food stand
on the roadside, good for small lunch.

> 0.8
miles past mile marker 16

Keanae Arboretum – There are two 15
minute easy walking trails with views of Hana’s rugged Coastline and picnic
spots.

> Just
before mile marker 17

往左(往下)去Keanae Village, 往右(往上)續走Hana Highway mile marker 17-18

Keanae Village – Hawaiian Village, taro
fields, missionary church and swimming area. 

Aunty Sandy’s Food Stand – Banana
Bread (口感比較乾), Shave ice, Kalua Pork sandwich. (Take Credit Card)

> Mile
marker 17

Keanae Peninsula Lookout – Look over
Keanae’s taro fields.

> 0.5
mile past mile marker 17

Half Way to Hana Store – Best Banana
Bread (我們一致認同), also sell hot dog, shave ice. (Cash Only)

> 0.9
mile past mile marker 18

Wailua Valley Lookout – Beautiful
vistas up the valley.

3 Bears Falls – on the right side
off the road when you just about to drive through a bridge (圖上). 如果你膽子大, 橋的尾端有一個開口可以走下去, 要注意石頭很滑 (圖下).

> 0.2
mile past mile marker 19

Wailua Peninsula Lookout – Look over
taro fields and jungle; waterfall on the right side off the road.

> 0.6
miles past mile marker 22

Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park – Look at
the quiet stream, small waterfall and pools. 
Restrooms and picnic spots are also
available at this spot.

> Right before mile
marker 29

Food Stand – Fish Taco, Crafts/Gift shop stand

> Past mile
marker 31

Lava Tube & Kahanu Garden –

> 0.1 miles past mile
marker 31

A “Welcome to Hana” sign off the road
behind a fruit stand.

Pi’ilanihale Heiau Temple – Largest
Heiau in Polynesia was used for worship as well as sacrifice.  The Heiau date back to the 13^th
century and the stone platform is 340 feet by 415 feet, covering almost 2
acres.  Please
not to touch or climb on the Heisu to respect the temple.

> Past mile
marker 32

Wainapanapa State Park – Black Sand
Beach, caves, restrooms, picnic tables.  這個州立公園很大, 我們只去了Black Sand Beach and Caves.

> 0.3
miles past mile marker 33

Helani Gardens – Entrance on right, 20
minutes drive through 70 acres of Botanical gardens.  Open by appointment
only, call 248-8274.  Restrooms and picnic spots are available.

Hana Coast (右邊外圍), Hana Downtown (左邊中間) Map (點圖可放大)

> 0.5
miles past mile marker 34

Travaasa Hotel Hana (原為Hotel Hana Maui) – Veer right at the
fork in the road off Highway 350 for 1 mile. 
Hotel Hana Maui is on the left side of the upper road.

Hana Bay – Turn left onto Keawa Place
just before Hotel Hana Maui.  Beautiful
sandy beach, restrooms, picnic areas, snacks.

Hana Cultural Center and Museum – Turn
right when leaving Hana Bay, it’s located on the lower road overlooking Hana
Bay.

> 0.6 miles pass mile marker 34

The Hasegawa general Store, Hana ranch store – 二家都有Food, water, ATM, 但是Hasegawa有其他非食品類的東西, 例如電池, 海灘巾, 帽子等等; Chveron Gas Station (唯一一個).

> 0.7 mile past mile marker 34

ONO Farm Stand – Feature homemade organice banana bread and jams and jellies as well as exotic tropical fruit, coconuts and sugar cane locally grown on their farm in Kipahulu. (有賣榴蓮, 紅毛丹, Mountain Apple/長得像蓮霧, 但吃起來比較像西洋梨)

> Mile marker 35

Food
truck in a private
property selling plate lunches such as BBQ chicken, pork.

> Mile
marker 51

Kaihalulu Beach – red sand beach. The trail begins at the
Sea Ranch Cottages (Uakea Rd過Hauoli Roads走到底 /死巷).  Trail is advanced and should be hiked with extreme caution on
loose gravel. 這個海灘蠻隱秘的, 因為一來Trailhead不是很好找, 二來沙石路不好走, 有的路段陡斜, 要非常小心. 當地人都是沿著峭壁走, 我建議各位往海方向去, 走Lava Rock比較安全.

Thai Food – Parking is at the corner of Uakea &
Hauoli Roads. 所有的菜都是現點現作, 味道蠻不錯, 只做午餐, 所以你可以多買一個炒飯, 放在冰箱, 晚上微波加熱當晚餐吃.

FYI -  All mile markers start
counting down after Hana Town.

> Hamoa Beach – Turn left onto Haneo’o
road, 1.5 miles past Hana.  White sand
beach is 0.6 mile down the road.

> Mile
marker 45

Wailua Falls – 200-foot cascading falls
about 7 miles past Hana.  There is a pull out area on the other side of the bridge past the falls. 這個瀑布是在橋邊, 開車經過就會看到, 過橋右邊有一個空地可以停車, 橋的另一頭有一個Trail可以走進去, 近看瀑布.

> Mile
marker 42

Haleakala National Park – 30 minutes
past Hana.  Two hiking trails – Pipiwai trail is
approximately 2-mile hike through a bamboo forest to the 400-foot Waimoku
Falls. Kuloa Point Trail is 15 minutes down to the black sand beach.  $10/car, good for 3 days.

Pipiwai Trails is a 4-mile round trip, 一開始是泥土路, 然後就變成泥巴路 (千萬不要穿夾腳拖鞋, 一來很滑, 二來對腳不好), 0.5 mile 會先遠眺一個瀑布, 然後會看到一個很大的Banyan Tree, 接著會看到上下二個瀑布, 約1.5 miles 就走進一個很大很長的竹林, 幾乎不見天空, 最後就是仰望遠在天邊的瀑布 (可以走到瀑布下方). 這個步道不難走 (但是泥巴路很滑就是了), 來回約3-4小時, 如果下午去走, 記得要算好來回的時間是在天黑前會走回來比較安全. (一定要事先噴防蚊液)

Kuloa Point Trail – can see Seven Sacred Pools.

Charles Lindberg’s grave – One mile
past Ohe’s Gulch at Ho’omau Church.