Hiking Maui’s Hidden Bamboo Forest

Published under Hiking, Apr 27, 2025

Summary

We accidentally discovered this hidden hike in 2015 while we were heading back from Hana. We stopped at a random spot to take some pictures. On the opposite side of the road, we noticed some hikers just emerging from what seemed like nowhere:

Intrigued, we investigated and discovered a narrow trail winding into the bamboo forest. Unfortunately, it was already late that day after our trip to Hana, so we didn't venture very far.

When we returned in 2017, we made sure to explore this trail again. It turned out to be the best hike we experienced in Maui. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when we brought our 6yo on the Road to Hana, we simply had to stop there. The experience was even more magical with the swollen river after the recent rainfall.

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Time: 2025-04-19, 2.8 hours.

Distance: 1.9 km (1.2 miles).

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