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Waiʻānapanapa State Park, Hana, HI

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Sports & Outdoors

Waiʻānapanapa State Park

A coastal state park on East Maui with lava-rock shoreline, a black sand beach, and a historic trail toward Hana.

Hana, HI

About Waiʻānapanapa State Park

This state park on the eastern side of Maui offers a rugged volcanic shoreline, quiet surroundings, and a break from busier areas. Visitors can hike a historic coastal trail, fish from the shore, picnic, or camp. Highlights include a seabird colony, a natural stone arch, a native hala forest, an old stone temple site, sea stacks, blowholes, and a small black sand beach. Entry and parking require advance reservations, and rules differ for residents and non-residents.

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