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Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Harley

Harley — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:35:29 +0000

The problems with this road are overstated. Assuming there was no heavy rain, leave Hana around 4:00pm to ensure you make it to the 2 lane section by dark… although it is less than an hour of problematic driving… also if you leave by 4:00pm there are fewer vehicles coming towards you… drive slowly and be cautious on narrow turns. The gravel portion is minor. Half way through the drive the vegetation disappears and it is much easier to see ahead of you… only problem is that the driver needs to focus on driving and can’t look out window. A jeep is unnecessary.

Comment on Rough roading in Maui : The Kahekili Highway drive by Cpilutti

Cpilutti — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:03:12 +0000

So you are telling people the road isnt bad because you didnt
Meet a car one the one lane road? Well i did! I had to bac up about 300 yards straight up the edge of a cliff and then wedge my rental car against the side of the rocky hill to allow another car to pass. The male driver of that car would not back up for me! I have never been so frightenned driving in my whole life! Stay off this road - there have been deaths!

Comment on High road from Hawi to Waimea, Hawaii by Janelle

Janelle — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:47:23 +0000

The first photo you took is a piece of land that is for sale. I have taken numerous photos at this location on the high road to Waimea. I hope the buyer is myself because it is God’s country and a gateway to heaven.

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Kelly Fitzgerald

Kelly Fitzgerald — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:58:31 +0000

Hi Amit, I just came across your blog. Thank you so much for the post on the Piilani Highway. Thank you for sharing your images and for all of the information. I hope to make the trip in the very near future. Cheers!

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Amit Basu

Amit Basu — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:30:15 +0000

@Steven: I agree. The Piilani Highway is a dream ride with minor bumps. Just don’t drive it after a major rain storm, or at night.

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Amit Basu

Amit Basu — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:26:38 +0000

@Linh: The road from Ulupalakea to Lahaina is not half as beautiful or exciting as the drive on the Piilani Highway. So I am afraid there is not much to write about that part of the trip.

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Steven Devol

Steven Devol — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:20:20 +0000

Just saw your blog post a few hours after making the drive along Pilani Highway. I couldn’t agree more. I have no idea what all the hand-wringing is about this highway. Granted, you need to be prepared and hold off if the weather’s bad, but otherwise it’s a walk in the park. What unpaved road? There were two or three patches of dirt road, the rest basically mottled asphalt that makes for a bumpy ride. I’ve driven many a dirt road in the Mojave in rented cars that were many times more dicey than this drive. Your photos are great! I regret not stopping more to get pictures. Got a few shots at St. Joseph Church. Thanks again for the great post and pictures.

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by Linh

Linh — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:37:08 +0000

I’m waiting to read your continued story on the way back to Lahaina. I will travel to Maui for the first time next month. I get useful information from your blog. Love almost your pictures. Thanks for sharing them.

Comment on Piilani Highway : Driving the back road to Hana by J-dog

J-dog — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:28:02 +0000

Sounds like you had a great time, we’re planning on going soon and taking the road backwards, starting from the south and looping back towards the north…i figure less traffic and will provide a unique experience.

Comment on High road from Hawi to Waimea, Hawaii by Sheila D.

Sheila D. — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:55:34 +0000

Love your pics and diary entry on Hawi to Waimea: The highway to heaven. We just returned from The Big Island and this is the scenery that sticks most in my heart.