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gate at Mendes Ranch. The road (open 7am to 6pm) climbs to the
Boy Scouts' Camp
Mahulia
and winds through open pasture, so watch for cattle. The trailhead, marked with
a Na Ala Hele sign, is a mile up on the left just before the camp.
For complete details visit
http://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov
,
the state's trail and access
website.
Waiheʻe to Wailuku
Soon after the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail, the Kahekili Hwy runs through the sleeper towns of
Waiheʻe and Waiehu before arriving in
Wailuku
, in Central Maui. There's not much to do
here, but if you're up for a round of golf, the county-run
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course
optional cart $20; 6:45am-5pm Mon-Fri, 6am-5pm Sat & Sun)
offers an affordable and easily
walkable 18 holes on the coast. On-site are a small cafe, a pro shop and public restrooms.
ʻIAO VALLEY & CENTRAL MAUI
This wind-whipped region is action-central for anything with a sail. Kanaha Beach takes
home gold for kitesurfing and windsurfing, bursting into color each day in a glorious
mile-long sea of sails. But you don't have to get all your thrills on the water. Central
Maui has exceptional green treats, most notably lush ʻIao Valley, a sight so spectacular it
was once reserved for royalty; two rare waterbird sanctuaries; and the most dazzling
tropical aquarium you'll ever see. History makes an appearance too, with tours through a
missionary's home and a sugar museum.
