Hoapili Trail - Trailhead

This is an awesome trail. The lava rock is very treacherous though once you get to a certain point on the trail. Hiking shoes required. No flip flops or open toe shoes. There is a sign at the trailhead that states (sic)" carry at least a liter of water per person, and have a first aid kit, and sun protection" Cell service is sketchy if you get hurt or there, so this is important. Also, the sign heavily suggested dogs need shoes because of the sharp lava rock. I went for a hike alone at 7:30am. I did not encounter another person on my 1.5 hours or and back. If I had injured myself, and not had some basic supplies, I would have been kind of screwed. Heed the sign. Pretty sure the trail goes for MUCH longer than my hour-ish walk. Also: there are goats.

You're walking along the coast alternating between beach and lava fields. Sometimes you're in the shade and other times under full sun. When we were there, the winds were strong from the south, the surf was high, and pounding the coast. The only wild life was goats grazing. The road in is a curvy, narrow, almost cobble stone, one and a half lane road. It's through a lava field, and there's no shoulder. This was my first introduction to Maui driving. The hike was worth it.

Scenic hike through lava fields. Saw ferel black goats. Beautiful ocean waves. Amazing views. Wear shoes with a covered toe. Bring water. Windy so wear a hat that has a tie to secure it.

I enjoyed the hike. You are exposed with no shade so go in the morning as it gets hot. Great views up at the windmills.

The hiking was so beautiful. You can hike really far and the black rocks with the white fossilized coral makes for really unique scenery. The rocks are pretty sharp though, so wear good shoes. There are also no restrooms on the hike, just a porta potty in the parking lot There are several little alcoves that make for individual private beaches to hang out on. The snorkeling is really good when the water is calm and clear.

Nice coastal hike along lava rock. It's very important to have good shoes for this trail. The rocks are loose and very sharp. Flip flops are a hazard! Lol There are a few small sandy beaches along the trail. Overall it's a nice walk. There's very little shade along the way. The lighthouse is really just a signal tower. 🙂

This first part of the trail is full of hard rocks to walk over. The middle part is pretty with views of the ocean. You’ll go in a tree are with sone shade too. The end of the trail is the worst part with more big rocks to maneuver over. You definitely need closed toe shoes and need to be agile and able to walk over lots of loose rocks and different shapes of rocks at various heights. I thought there was going to be a pretty lighthouse at the end but it very disappointing with it being a pole?! It looked like a traffic pole for boats! We went on a Saturday at 10:30 am and parking is tight. We got the second last parking spot. This was not worth the 2 hour hike. I do not recommend. I’m positive there are nicer trails in Maui. This was not worth it

We visited this area for a short day hike. Beautiful beach area and tidepools, but all uneven lava rock formations and coral. Take water to drink, read the signs regarding hiking, wear closed toed shoes, and enjoy the tidal pools, sea crabs, and water formations in the lava beds.