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T<\/span>he hardest thing about running or hiking on Maui<\/a><\/span> is deciding where to go. Here are some of the island\u2019s most scenic and superlative trails.<\/p>\n Located at 10,000 feet within Haleakal\u0101 National Park, the crater sits among a network of trails that are mainly \u201cout and backs,\u201d allowing runners and hikers to pick their distance. With no shade, high altitude and variable temperatures, don\u2019t forget sunscreen, layers, and water.<\/p>\n Info:<\/span> nps.gov.hale<\/a><\/span>; for general park\u00a0information, call (808) 572-4400.<\/p>\n A 4-mile round-trip route, the Pipiwai Trail forges through a lush bamboo forest, climbs a total of 600 feet and leads to the 400-foot Waimoku Falls, which plunge through verdant cliffs to a pool.<\/p>\n Info:<\/span> Located within Haleakal\u0101 National Park, the trailhead is on Highway 31 South from Hana, just past mile marker #42.<\/p>\n This extensive trail system located in the Makawao Forest, a state preserve near the town of Haiku, offers miles of single track through thick evergreen forests. It\u2019s also a popular mountain biking area.<\/p>\n Info:<\/span> The Makawao Forest Reserve\u00a0is at the end of Kahakapao Road, Makawao, Hawaii, and is managed by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n This northwest Maui beach run offers beautiful, picturesque views of the coastline. \u201cThink Big Sur with warm water,\u201d says Ben Auerbach, who leads guided runs and hikes on the trail. An added bonus: The trail, which is about 3 miles, also leads to a traditional Hawaiian burial ground and labyrinth.<\/p>\n Info:<\/span> The trail runs through the Montage at Kapalua Bay<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Looking for a burning hill workout? Look no further than the Village Trails, remnants of an old golf course now abandoned and overtaken with native vegetation. These steep trails range from 15 to 30 degrees in incline and were part of the 2019\u00a0XTerra World Championships<\/a>.<\/p>\n Info:<\/span> Located in the West Maui Mountains, the trails are accessible from the Kapalua Village Center.<\/p>\n Thompson Road –\u00a0<\/span>Oprah lives here. Great rolling hills on a single-lane road.<\/p>\n Waihee Ridge Trail –\u00a0<\/span>A 5-mile round-trip through lush forest.<\/p>\n Sugar Beach –\u00a0<\/span>Run on the sand.<\/p>\n Skyline Trail at Polipoli State Park –<\/span> An 8-mile downhill with great views.<\/p>\n Where is your favorite place to hike on Maui? Let us know on\u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a><\/span>, or in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":280,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hero_unit_image_id":259,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[64,73,72,70,71],"class_list":["post-279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-places","tag-hawaii","tag-hike","tag-kapalua","tag-maui","tag-wailea"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Hikes On Maui<\/h2>\n
HALEAKAL\u0100 CRATER<\/h3>\n
PIPIWAI TRAIL TO WAIMOKU FALLS<\/h3>\n
KAHAKAPAO TRAIL SYSTEM<\/h3>\n
KAPALUA COASTAL TRAIL<\/h3>\n
VILLAGE TRAILS<\/h3>\n
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Honorable Mentions<\/h2>\n