The last hike on our 8 day trip to Oahu and Maui in January of 2015 was the 5.5 mile (one way) LaHaina Pali Ridge trail. Paul Pastore and I started on the Maalaea side and originally planned to go to the windmills and turn back. Along the way we met a couple of other hikers that had started on the LaHaina side. We came up with a plan to pick them up on the Maalaea side with their car if they let us use their car. They gladly agreed so we were able to hike the entire 5.5 miles and then drive back to our car with their car! The morning sunrise and views of the ocean were stunning and helped distract me from the steep climb especially in the beginning. The trail gains 1600' in 2.5 miles. "The trail was hand-built in the 1800’s for horseback and foot travel between Wailuku and Lahaina. You may see native birds such as nēnē and pueo. There are many historical features. 16 numbered markers along the trail leave most hikers scratching their heads – unless they picked up the “Tales From The Trail” guide from Na Ala Hele. " http://mauiguidebook.com/adventures/lahaina-pali-trail/
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