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Lahaina Pali Trail

A challenging trail offering panoramic views of the West Maui Mountains, Lahaina, and the coastline.

Distance
5.1 miles (one way) full traverse; ~10.2 miles (round trip). Source range 4.8-5.5 miles one-way
Difficulty
Easy
Starting Elevation
Sea level (approx. 19 ft at Ukumehame trailhead; Ma'alaea trailhead also near sea level)
Ending Elevation
Sea level at far trailhead; HIGH POINT 1,570-1,600 ft mid-trail (Kealaloloa Ridge, Kaheawa wind farm)
Tour Company
N/A
Access Notes
No fee or permit found. Open year-round. NO source found stating the Aug 2023 Lahaina fire closed or damaged this trail - trailheads sit southeast of Lahaina town at Ukumehame/Ma'alaea; do not claim a fire closure.
Difficulty Level
Hard / strenuous
Elevation Gain
1,571-1,587 ft (AllTrails / Trailforks) for the one-way traverse
Trailhead
West: Ukumehame, mauka side of Honoapiilani Hwy near Mile Marker 11, ~0.25 mi north of the Pali tunnel. East: Ma'alaea, off Kuihelani Hwy (380) / Kihei Rd junction area

Checked against current sources, October 2026.