King's Highway

King's Highway is also known as Hoapili Trail. It is located in Maui and allows visitors to walk over desolate lava beds on the eastern side of Maui to reach a private beach. Maui is the second youngest in the Hawaiian Islands in terms of geological creation. The island does not have a lot of geological activity right now, but this can always change. The hike on King's Highway offers 200 year old lava beds to cross in order to get to Kanaio Beach.

There is an elevation gain on the trip of 350 feet going from 40 feet to 160 feet in some areas on the path. The Hoapili Trail has a lot of barren and exposed areas, which means visitors and hikers need plenty of water and shade. South Makena Road will lead one to the trail head. It is a paved road and suitable for all vehicles, even rental cars. Rental cars are restricted on some of the other Maui roads, but not South Makena Road. It is also possible to take POI#5 around the ocean to see Hanamanoia Lighthouse from King's Highway Trail. The trailhead is easy to spot from the road and there is plenty of parking.