Lanilili - 11.6.2019
The Waihee Ridge Trail is located at the end of Hwy 340 (aka Kahekili Hwy)... on the east side of the West Maui Moutains... a 45 minute drive from the town of Kihei.
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The trail heads uphill immediately from the parking lot (1080').
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There aren't many hikes in the West Maui Mountains... every step up leads to broader views.
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The trail will take us to the high point in the center of the photo.
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Gaining elevation on the Waihee Ridge Trail.
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Gaining elevation on the Waihee Ridge Trail.
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High enough now to see the town of Kihei in the distance on the right... Haleakala is visible in the clouds above the town.
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Still gaining elevation on the Waihee Ridge Trail.
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Still gaining elevation on the Waihee Ridge Trail.
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We still have some elevation left to reach the summit of Lanilili above.
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Getting closer to our target.
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We can still see the town of Kihei... but the clouds are blocking our view of Haleakala.
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On the summit (2563') of Lanilili... looking up at the highest point of the West Maui Mountains.
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A pano shot from near the summit of Lanilili... looking down Waihee Valley on the right that runs down to the ocean.
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Heading back to the car... our hike was a total of 4.3 miles gaining 1900 feet of elevation.
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