Is the road to Hana safe?
A: It’s very safe for drivers who can keep their eyes on the road; trust us, they’ll be tempted to look around. The highway is fully paved and even though it has many curves and one-lane bridges, the drive is very safe. For more information about driving the highway, check out our Driving Tips for the Hana Highway.
Is Road to Hana Open 2021?
The road to Hana was closed for months during our island’s “lockdown” period, and even those of us who live here on the island (all non-Hana residents) were not allowed to go there. Now the road is open, and it is once again packed with tourist cars. Please be sensitive to the concerns of Hana residents. Be respectful.
Can you drive the whole road to Hana?
On the back road to Hana you’ll drive along some dirt roads, over cliffs with rusty guardrails and along narrow coastal roads. The drive can be done with a 2-wheel drive vehicle and most people manage it with no problems at all. Just be aware that if you need a tow it’s expensive and will take the full day.
Why is Road to Hana famous?
The Road to Hana is world famous for the natural beauty of its unblemished landscapes and towering waterfalls. Maui is understandably proud of Heavenly Hana’s successful fight against overdevelopment and the destruction of their Hawaiian culture.
Is the Road to Hana open to tourist?
The road to Hana has reopened to visitors.
Can you do Road to Hana in one day?
The Road to Hana is a 65-mile highway that connects Hana in east Maui to Kahului. It’s possible to do the Road to Hana in one day but it takes an early wakeup and some prep work to maximize your day of driving.
Is there a road to Hana in Hawaii?
A lot of folks have asked us to create a simple Road to Hana map to go along with our more detailed highway maps. The road to Hana has more stops and sights to see than any other drive in Hawaii. Below you’ll find a simple road map detailing the Road to Hana, officially known as the Hana Highway.
Where is the Scenic Drive in Maui Hawaii?
A: The scenic drive is located on the northeast coastline of Maui. Officially, the road is named the Hana Highway and on maps will be listed as Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 360. Many people, ourselves included, consider the Hana Highway to continue beyond Hana to the Oheo Gulch, or even beyond that to Upcountry Maui via Hwy. 31.
Is there a road from Kahului to Maui?
Even if you drive on the unpaved road, the road around the south side of Maui from Hana DOES NOT CONNECT to the roads in Wailea or Kihei. So if you drive all the way around the island from Hana, you will end up back in Kahului.
Where is the south road back from Hana?
We were also thinking about just keeping on going that way and take Highway 31 around the south south of Haleakala and the island and then Highway 37 and the Kula Highway.