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Trails of 'Iole Ahupua'a

The Wainaia Gulch Trail is a 2-mile plus strenuous “over the edge” hike with some steep elevation. Trail departs from the information kiosk and travels east through organic macadamia nut orchards. Follow trail markers north along the edge of Wainaia Gulch; then descend on the Old Road. Trail parallels and crosses Wainaia streambed five times, ascends, and runs at treetop level below the gulch’s edge. Trail returns through macadamia nut orchards. Water level in stream seasonal (winter). Distance: 2-miles Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult in some areas.

The Pali Akamoa Gulch Trail is a “wilderness” hike with brief steep elevation while entering and exiting the gulch. The trail leaves from the information kiosk and heads west through mac nut trees, then south along the gulch’s edge. Descend at the trail marker into the gulch, noting the old rock wall beside the trail. Trail follows Pali Akamoa streambed, passing ancient Hawaiian agricultural areas, a Hawaiian agricultural heiau (temple), and sugar plantation-era Portuguese bread ovens. Climb the steep gulch side through “jungle” vegetation, and emerge near Bond Historic Homestead. Distance: 1.2-miles Difficulty: Moderate

The Upland Loop Trail is a “moderate” hike with some steady elevation climbing. The trail leaves from the information kiosk and travels south up ‘Iole Road. Pass through the pedestrian gate at the top of ‘Iole Road and follow trail markers bearing east for a hundred yards, then south along a row of Norfolk Island Pines. Continue mauka through macadamia orchards, with views of Maui and the vast Pacific along the Kohala coastline. Notice ahead historic Bond Forest. Follow trail markers over an old cane-haul roadswest through ironwood trees. Turn north into orchard and back to the trailhead entrance at the top of ‘Iole Road. Distance: 3.0 miles Difficulty: Moderate

BEFORE YOU GO:

• Come to the NMF Office during regular business hours (Mon-Sat. 8:30am - 12:30 p.m.) to read and sign our Land Access Permit.
• Signer agrees to visit the NMF Information Kiosk before hiking, to ensure the trail is safe and currently open. Closures occur due to tree falls, heavy rains, etc. Other valuable information is available at the Kiosk, picnic tables and public restrooms are located nearby, and there is a large map.

Dogs on leash are welcome!

The Trails...

WHEN YOU ARE OUT THERE:

ALWAYS STAY ON SIGNED AND MANAGED TRAILS!

• If you are uncertain about the correct direction while on a trail, turn around and return the way you came.
• Hike with a companion.
• Keep track of time; return before dark.
• If you are injured, lost, or darkness falls, stop moving and call 911.
• Step lightly, and with love, on the land.

*To print or view a larger image of the map please click here: NMF Trail Map

Trails are closed on major holiday. View schedule.