Rural Maui is the south side of Haleakala (upcountry) and the northeast side of West Maui. Both of these locations are far from where tourists go. They are scenic drives but if you don’t want rough roads or to drive on a cliff edge, then don’t go there.
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Where in Maui can you not drive?
Among the scariest roads in the world is the Kahekili Highway, dubbed the “death highway of Maui,” which snakes along West Maui’s northern coast. The road is so dangerous that a number of rental car companies refuse to cover drivers who choose to travel on the highway.
Is it difficult to drive in Maui?
Driving on Maui can be intimidating at first, especially for visitors used to a faster pace at home. Generally, speeds don’t exceed 55 miles per hour on Maui ,and most of the roads vary between 25 mph and 45 mph.Maui is actually pretty easy to navigate, but that doesn’t mean accidents don’t happen.
Are there bad areas in Maui?
West Maui and South Maui tend to have calmer ocean and beach conditions, although dangerous conditions can occur there, as well. The West Maui beaches beyond Kapalua, like Mokuleia and Honolua, can be very dangerous, particularly with high winter surf.
Can you drive the south side of Maui?
If you take the road past Oheo Gulch (Seven Pools) and past Lindbergh’s grave and continue around the south side of Maui to go all the way around, you will have to drive on about 5 miles of unpaved dirt and gravel road.So if you drive all the way around the island from Hana, you will end up back in Kahului.
Do I need a 4×4 in Maui?
Unlike Big Island (or Kauai), Maui roads are generally good and you absolutely don’t need the power of a 4WD to access any point of interest.
How bad is the back road to Hana?
The road on the back side is rough, narrow, prone to mudslides and unpaved in sections. After driving the extremely curvy road to Hana, you can easily become fatigued. The back side of the road to Hana is very narrow, partially unpaved and quite bumpy in sections.
How safe is driving in Maui?
Driving in Maui is not dangerous. Maui is safe to drive as the roads are well maintained, road rules are the same as the mainland, local drivers are considerate, and the roads are well marked. Drive defensively and abide by the law to have a safe Maui driving experience.
How many hours does it take to drive around Maui?
Driving Time Around the Entire Island
If you wanted to drive all day, you can — the driving time around Maui will take about 9 hours around the periphery of the island, including a trip down Maui Veterans Highway 311, to South Maui’s beaches.
Is it safe to drive in Maui at night?
You will do fine. Tens of thousands of tourists do this year round. The roads are good, well marked, heavily traveled. You will have a short bit of two lane road winding up the West Maui Mountains from Maalaea into West Maui; just drive along at the speed limit and you’ll be fine.
Where is the hood in Maui?
LETTER: ‘Hale Makana’ in Wailuku Notorious as “The Hood” | Maui Now.
What should I avoid in Maui?
THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO ON MAUI
- Don’t rent a stand up paddle (SUP) board and blithely head out to sea. . .
- Don’t leave opened food containers out.
- Don’t turn your back on the ocean.
- Don’t call the continental U.S. “the states.” Hawaii IS one of the states.
Is Pahoa safe?
With a crime rate of 43 per one thousand residents, Pahoa has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23.
Is the Road to Hana scary to drive?
Typical Road to Hana Surface…not scary at all! The Majority of the road is one-lane each way, although the road regularly drops down to one way for BOTH directions. The road is endlessly winding and many corners are seriously blind.
Where is Oprah’s private road in Maui?
The road stretches from the water tank at Kealakapu Road near Piilani Highway in Kihei to Keokoa, near Haleakala Highway. It’s a road locals have been waiting for 40 years – a potentially golden road that could radically ease traffic congestion in Central Maui.
Does Hana Highway go all the way around?
Yes, we have taken the Road to Hana all the way around several times.
Can you go off roading in Maui?
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What is the fastest speed limit on Maui?
The maximum speed limit is 55 mph, though the majority of roads have much slower speeds—between 25 and 45mph. There aren’t any freeways, numbered exits, carpool lanes, or interstates, and single-lane roads with crosswalks and stop signs are how you’ll move around the island.
Are Maui speed cameras?
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the addition of traffic cameras for Maui travelers covering three new Central Maui intersections to its GoAkamai system.
Has anyone ever died on the Road to Hana?
Visitor Safety Figures
The “Five Most Dangerous Roads in the World” by BMWblog lists the Road to Hana as #5. Sadly, there has been an alarming increase in fatalities on the Road to Hana in just the last few years.All of the area’s waterfalls and roads are prone to flash floods and rockslides.
Does the Road to Hana go all the way around Maui?
First, lets dispel the pure myth that it is difficult for regular cars to make it around this side of the island. It’s not. The short portions of the road that are unpaved are well graded and graveled – and except during extreme weather events, this entire road is perfectly navigable by any vehicle.
