Na Ala Hele Forest Reserves
Na Ala Hele is a system of trails and access roads across Maui's upland forests, offering native hawk and birdwatching, stream crossings, and routes connecting villages and parks.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Islands |
| Subregion | Hawaii Island Arc |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui County |
| District | Maui |
| City | Maui |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 20.9 |
| Longitude | -156.5 |
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6:37 PM LOCAL TIMENa Ala Hele is a state-managed network of trails and access roads on Maui that facilitate native birdwatching, cultural routes, and remote crossings. The system ranges from gentle coastal paths to steep mountain tracks, crossing through tropical rainforests, drier uplands, and areas of restored native forest. Visitors commonly use it for day hikes, trail-loop crossings, and trailhead-to-village routes, with key points near Hana, Hāna Highway, and upland valleys. The trails are often unmarked and variable in surface — suitable for experienced hikers and off-road vehicles — and require planning around storm season and stream crossings. The routes connect to local parks, mountain preserves, and cultural sites; many are used by local communities for access and subsistence travel. Well-prepared visitors should consult current maps, prepare for variable weather, and respect land management guidelines.
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