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Hana Highway, United States
The Hana Highway (Route 360) winds 52 miles along Maui's northeastern coast from Kahului to the remote town of Hana, navigating 620 curves and 59 bridges (46 of them one-lane). The drive begins in sugarcane country and quickly plunges into tropical rainforest. Twin Falls (mile marker 2) is the first major waterfall stop. The Garden of Eden Arboretum (mile marker 10.5) offers manicured views of Puohokamoa Valley. Waikamoi Nature Trail (mile marker 9.5) is a short loop through bamboo and eucalyptus. The Ke'anae Peninsula (mile marker 16.5) juts into the ocean with a lava rock coastline and taro fields. Wai'anapanapa State Park (mile marker 32) has a black volcanic sand beach, sea caves, and a blowhole. Beyond Hana, the road continues to 'Ohe'o Gulch (the Seven Sacred Pools) in Haleakala National Park.
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Drive east (Kahului to Hana) in the morning — you'll face the sun coming back in the afternoon. Start by 7 AM to beat tour vans. The drive takes 2.5 hours without stops, but plan 4-6 hours each way. Pullouts are small and competitive — pull fully off the road. Cell service is nonexistent for most of the drive. Fill your gas tank in Kahului or Pa'ia; there is one gas station in Hana.
Year-round, though December through March brings heavier rain and fuller waterfalls. Summer (June-August) has drier weather but more traffic. Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends. Reservations are required to enter Wai'anapanapa State Park.