Photos > [2009-12-26] Maui Miscellaneous
Maui is the most popular of the Hawaiian islands for American tourists, and it's easy to see why. There are scenic views along pretty much every part of the island, and you can visit the heavily-populated tourist beaches or find a secluded trail to hike, depending on your taste.
I visited (and did some hiking at) Haleakala, drove the Road to Hana, explored the rural southern end of the island, and visited some of the popular beaches & landmarks. The most interesting parts of the island, though, were the rocky stretches of shoreline/cliffs all along the northwestern coast. Some spots have hiking trails and are marked from the road; others are basically untouched by foot traffic, and you're on your own to figure out how to hike down to the water while making sure you don't slip & die in the process. :) This was probably my favorite single part of Hawai'i.
Image: IMG_3864Description: Giant trees in a forest near Honokohau Bay
Image: IMG_3866Description: Trees and vines near Honokohau Bay
Image: IMG_3874Description: Trees line a trail through a lush forest near Honokohau Bay
Image: IMG_3920Description: View of a cliff along Honolua Bay
Image: IMG_3927Description: Random shoreline along the northwest coast of Maui, viewed from a cliff high above
Image: IMG_3928Description: Honokohau Bay
Image: IMG_3942Description: Rust-colored rock layers along the northwest shore of Maui
Image: IMG_3949Description: Waves breaking on the rocks stir up mist on a secluded part of the northwest shore
Image: IMG_3981Description: The rocky shoreline of west Maui, as seen from a precarious cliff-side overlook
Image: IMG_3988Description: Rays of light shine through the mist as waves break against a large rock
Image: IMG_4005Description: Rays of light shine through the mist as waves break against a large rock
Image: IMG_4028Description: Turbulent waves crashing toward the shore on a secluded part of the northwest Maui coast. My camera (and I) got pretty wet when getting some of these shots. :)
Image: IMG_4057Description: Water from crashing waves pools on a rock at the shore
Image: IMG_4071Description: Waves crash against a cliff at sunset. Kahakuloa Head in the background rises over 600 feet from the ocean below.