Hiking Trails

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Kapalua Hiking Trail

Kapalua has miles of trails from mountain ridges to the coastline. You’ll find trails weaving a diverse tapestry throughout the land for every kind of hiker.

Trails are free and open to resort guests as a self-guided experience. 

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Kapalua Trails List

Honolua Ridge & Maunalei Arboretum Trails

Maunalei Arboretum was established in the 1920s by D.T. Fleming, visionary plantation manager of Honolua Ranch. He traveled the world seeking new plant and tree species that would complement our island home; these discoveries can be seen today planted like a lei encircling the mountain top.

Access: Hikers are required to take the resort shuttle to the Trail Start since it's located above a private neighborhood. Please contact the Resort Shuttle service for schedule and reservations as seating is limited - 665-9110

Trails: Three trails ranging from Easy to Moderate

Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset

Honolua Ridge Trail

Mahana Ridge Trail

This mountain ridge trail connects Maunalei Arboretum to the heart of Kapalua Resort. Offering spectacular views of Mokupe‘a and Honokahua Gulches, this trail allows hikers to walk through rugged land once used to cultivate coffee and pineapple during the Honolua Ranch era.

Access: Hikers are required to take the resort shuttle to the Trail Start since it's located above a private neighborhood. Please contact the Resort Shuttle service for schedule and reservations as seating is limited - 665-9110.

Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset

Mahana Ridge Trail

Village Walking Trails

A network of walking trails follows the established cart path located on the former Village Golf Course.

Stunning panoramic views and a hidden lake stocked with ducks await those who venture to the top of the course.

Access: Kapalua Village Center

Trails: Six trails ranging from Easy to Difficult

Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset

The Village Walking Trails are open on a temporary basis and are subject to closure at any time without notice.

Village Walk Trail

Coastal Trail

At the ocean's edge throughout Kapalua Resort, the Coastal Trail runs north from Kapalua Bay Beach, across the sand dunes at Oneloa bay, through the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua to popular D.T.Fleming Beach Park. 

Access: Kapalua Bay, The Bay Villas beach access parking lot, Oneloa Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua or D.T. Fleming Beach Park

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Costal Trail

Please note that hiking can be a dangerous activity. Hikers should hike only to their fitness level and hike at their own risk. All trails are on private property and we require that hikers follow all signs and directions. In an effort to protect yourself and the natural beauty of the surroundings, please remain on designated trails.