Lahaina Pali Trail via East Parking Lot
This out and back route provides you some great views of Kahului, inbound airplanes, and the east side of Maui (in the distance). There is minimal shade, but on breezy days the wind does bring some relief from the heat. Just bring plenty of water! Hiking in the morning is probably the most pleasant experience.
The trail, starting from the East side parking lot.
Trail parking lot.
Grass fields and rocky dirt trail
Closest thing to a shade tree on this route
Looking back on the area south if Kahului
Knobbled volcanic stones pave the way
You have to pick your path carefully at times
About a mile into the hike it becomes more flat and less bumpy
The trail never completely smooths out however
The reddish brown volcanic dirt probably gets slick when it rains
You walk for a short distance on what appears to be an access road for the wind turbines
Rejoining the trail after a tiny respite on the road
This sign marks the top of the trail
Looking towards Maalaea Bay
This road marks the end of the East side trail
One last view of the turbines and West Maui before heading back
Kaho-olawe in the distance