Scenic Drive · HI
28 trails · 54 places · 65 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s West Maui Scenic Drive ranking
1SightNākālele BlowholeWatch Pacific surf burst through lava from the dry roadside overlook.
2BeachHonolua BayForest walk, coral-rich reef, and slippery rocky entry.
3BeachKapalua Bay BeachA crescent cove where coral reefs put snorkeling front and center.
4BeachKāʻanapali BeachThree miles of sand, a beachwalk, and sunset over the Pacific.
5SightʻĪao Valley State MonumentA short walk to a 1,200-foot green ridge in a sacred valley.
6SightKahakuloa HeadTwin green headlands meet the sea in a dramatic roadside view.
7SightDragon’s TeethTooth-shaped lava fins rise above a rough, wave-washed shore.
8BeachNāpili Bay BeachA sandy crescent for reef swims and west-facing sunsets.
9SightBlack Rock (Puʻu Kekaʻa)A black lava headland with shoreline snorkeling and a story.Hiking
ChallengingWaiheʻe Ridge Trail4.3 mi · 3 hrSteep ridge climb with deep gorge views and a cloud-prone summit.
ModerateKapalua Coastal Trail3.5 mi · 2 hrA paved bay walk that turns rugged at Hāwea Point.
ModerateʻŌhai Loop Trail1.2 mi · 54 minA short coastal loop with a long look at Kahakuloa Head.
ChallengingLāhainā Pali Trail4.8 mi · 4 hrA tough, rocky ridge crossing with wide ocean and island views.
ModerateMahana Ridge Trail4 mi · 2.5 hrA reservoir turnaround makes this rough ridge climb manageable.
EasyHonolua Bay Access Trail0.8 mi · 24 minA shaded forest walk to a rocky, protected bay.
ModerateMakamakaʻole Falls Trail (13 Crossings)2 mi · 2 hrA waterfall hike with bamboo, creek crossings, and two falls.
EasyʻIao Needle Lookout Trail0.3 mi · 30 minA quick climb reaches the valley’s signature green spire.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
West Maui Scenic Drive Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for West Maui Scenic Drive. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Nākālele Blowhole from Above“You’re coming up on Nākālele Blowhole, where ocean waves force water through a hole in the lava and send spray into the air.”
Plays as you drive up to Nākālele Blowhole in the Parkwolf West Maui Scenic Drive Tour Guide.
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152 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
71 sightingsHawaiian Monk SealMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
23 sightingsSpinner DolphinMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
401 sightingsGreen Sea TurtleMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
14 sightingsHawksbill Sea TurtleMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
92 sightingsWedge-tailed ShearwaterMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across West Maui Scenic Drive. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.