What time should you leave for Road to Hana?

What time should you leave for Road to Hana?

It’s best to be on the road, leaving your resort by at least 7:30 am. If you start late, the Road to Hana can be crowded with other drivers. That can mean that you might find yourself crawling along behind slower drivers at time.

How long is the back Road to Hana?

between 10-12 hours
Our Reverse Road to to Hana tour takes you to the rarely discovered backside of Hana. With 127 narration points and over 30 stops, this tour takes between 10-12 hours to complete.

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.

How long does Road to Hana take from Kaanapali?

Allow at least six hours to get to Hana (with stops to see scenery), and three hours to return (without stops). It’s 81 miles from Kaanapali; the hard part (the Hana Road) has 617 curves and 56 one-lane bridges.

Can you swim in the 7 Sacred Pools?

Swimming is possible in the Kpahulu District of the park – but only when conditions allow. The entrance to Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred pools pass thru Haleakala National Park. The park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Why is the Road to Hana called the divorce highway?

There are about 620 curves and 59 bridges, 46 of which are one-lane bridges. It can take a toll on one’s nerves, especially if one is used to driving on wide, multiple-lane highways. That’s why the Road to Hana is also known as the “Divorce Highway,” because it has caused quite a few arguments among some couples.

Is Road to Hana Open 2021?

The road to Hana was closed for months during our island’s “lockdown” period, and even those of us who live here on the island (all non-Hana residents) were not allowed to go there. Now the road is open, and it is once again packed with tourist cars. Please be sensitive to the concerns of Hana residents. Be respectful.

Has anyone died on Road to Hana?

Though the exact accident numbers are hard to track since they are combined with statistics of the whole island, deaths from the road are documented. The two most recent deaths were both located at a section called Maliko Gulch near mile marker 11. 2018, a 47-year-old local man died in the same location during the day.

How bad is the Road to Hana?

Road to Hana is not dangerous if you are cautious and don’t speed. However, some inexperienced drivers may find it intimidating because of the combination of narrow and twisty roads, 100-to-300-foot cliffs, frequent rain, dark conditions at night, and that many sections don’t have guard rails.

Does Hana Highway go all the way around?

Yes, we have taken the Road to Hana all the way around several times.

Is OHE O Gulch open?

Do not bring glass into the ‘Ohe’o Gulch area. The entrance to Oheo Gulch / Seven Sacred pools pass thru Haleakala National Park. The park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.