Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
toeing your way across an urchin-covered reef. For the best representation of the island's
allowed kitesurfing zones, check out the maps at
www.mauikiteboardingassociation.com
.
Road to Hana
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Twin Falls
At mile marker 2 (11.4 miles past Pa'ia),
Twin Falls
is one of the easiest and shortest wa-
terfall hikes you'll find in East Maui. It's also the first series of waterfalls you'll encounter
on the Road to Hana. Since much of the area weaves through private homes (respect the
Kapu,
or “Keep Out” signs on driveways), most of the “trail” is a gravel road that is wide
and easy for strolling. Although there are a few spots where the footing can be tricky, this
is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a “tame” walk into the jungle. A few sections
require walking across slippery rocks or clambering over irrigation structures.
An outdoor playground peppered with waterfalls, the only downside about Twin Falls
is that it's far from being a secret. During the midmorning hours as visitors make their way
toward Hana, there can be well over 50 cars parked along the side of the road, and it's safe
to say that you won't have the waterfalls to yourself. If you would prefer to visit without
the crowds, you can either stop on your drive
back
from Hana, visit
really
early before
everyone else has arrived, or make a separate trip out here in the late afternoon. Regardless
of when you visit, bring mosquito repellent.
