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Waihee Ridge Trail

Moderate to challenging hike offering panoramic views of Maui's North Shore, waterfalls, and lush valleys.

Distance
2.5 miles (one way); ~5 miles (round trip) - DLNR official. GPS-measured round-trip 4.3-4.4 miles
Difficulty
Difficult
Starting Elevation
1,000 ft (DLNR Na Ala Hele)
Ending Elevation
2,563 ft - Lani-ili peak (DLNR)
Tour Company
N/A
Access Notes
Gate open 7:00 am-7:00 pm, locked after hours; free entry. Small parking lot fills early; overflow parking adds ~0.8 mi each way.
Elevation Gain
1,563 ft (DLNR official); GPS figures 1,581-1,601 ft (AllTrails), 1,400-1,500 ft (guides)
Trailhead
Maluhia Road off Kahekili Highway (340), Wailuku/Waihee - 0.9 mi up Maluhia Rd past Camp Maluhia

Checked against current sources, October 2026.