Outings with Sierra Club Maui Group

For all of our outings, we ask for the following:

1. Register for all hikes with the leader listed in the description. Please provide both an email address and a cell phone number where you can be reached at the start of the outing.

2. Be prepared for outings: Bring lunch, at least 1-2 liters of water, rain gear, sunscreen and appropriate footwear. Hiking boots are recommended for longer hikes.

3. A donation of $5 ($3 for Sierra Club members) is requested for all hikers over age 14 unless otherwise stated in a hike description.

Please register for all hikes with the leader listed in the description. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, sunscreen, and appropriate footwear. Hiking boots are recommended for longer hikes. A donation of $5 ($3 for Sierra Club members) is requested of hikers over age 14.

If the hike description states an EMI waiver is required:
East Maui Irrigation Company (EMI) allows access to their trails as long as each hiker has a waiver. An EMI waiver is absolutely required for EMI hikes. Call in your waiver request at 579-9516 well in advance to make an appointment to sign it. Then go to EMI’s office at 8401 Pulehu Road to sign the waiver or ask to e-sign it. The office is in the Mahi Pono complex, which is actually a right turn from Pulehu Road onto South Firebreak Road. It is open Monday – Friday 7am-3pm. Waivers cannot be mailed, faxed, or emailed. Please be considerate of EMI staff time and pick up the waiver 5 days in advance whenever possible. The waiver must be brought on the hike and shown to the hike leader.

Hike description key: (C) conservation focus, such as discussing how to conserve this land for future generations to enjoy; (E) educational, such as visiting and learning about archeological sites and naming the plants and flowers; (S) service outing (no donation required), (D) round trip hike distance.

We always welcome more hike leaders! Send email to outings@mauisierraclub.org if you are interested.

Current Schedule

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Sunday November 19, 2023
Haleakala Supply Trail (C/E)
Haleakala, 4.8 miles
Beautiful high altitude round trip hike from Hosmer Grove campground (7000’) to Halemau’u overlook (8,000’) at the crater rim and back. Prepare for wet/windy conditions. Wear footwear for rocky terrain. Bring hat, jacket, lunch, plenty of water, trekking poles, and park pass if you have one. Leader: Annie Schultz acm_schultz@hotmail.com or 808-344-6628.
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Saturday November 25, 2023
Hamakua Malama service outing (C/E/S)
Ha‘ikū, 2 miles
Help clear away abandoned rubbish from gulches in Ha‘ikū’s Hāmākua Coastal Preserve and re-plant native species. Tools, snacks, trash bags etc will be provided. Co-sponsored by Mālama Hāmākua
Leader: Lucienne de Naie huelogrl@icloud.com
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Sunday November 26, 2023
Iao Valley Exploration
Wailuku, 2 miles
Explore Iao Valley – there might be steep sections and trees will be there to hang on to. There might be swimming!
Leader: Mark Short shortonmaui@gmail.com
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Sunday December 3, 2023
Makena Shoreline Hike (C/E)
Makena, 4 miles
Moderate, pleasant walk on “fisherman’s trail”, road, sandy beaches, rocky beaches past tidepools to Keoneuli (Black Sand Beach). Beautiful views. Hiking stick useful on uneven and sometimes loose rocks. Meet 8 am in public parking lot for Polo Beach, near entrance. Almost entirely exposed, so bring sun protection. We’ll stop to eat anything we have with us at Keoneuli. Limit 15. Leader: Rob Weltman (robw@worldspot.com)
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Saturday December 9, 2023
Malama Hamakua Mahalo Party and Hike (c/E/S)
Hamakualoa Moku Ha’iku, 2 miles
Mahalo celebration for a year of great kokua from the community for the 300-acre Hamakualoa coastal open space preserve. Enjoy a great lunch from Flatbread pizza and a fun hike
Leader: Lucienne de Naie huelogrl@icloud.com
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Sunday December 10, 2023
Waihe’e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge (C/E)
Waihe‘e, 3 miles
This area was acquired by HILT to keep it from development. Easy 3-mile loop along coast and through forest. Covered shoes recommended on this rocky coast. There are archaeological features, unspoiled views, and we may see whales, monk seals, turtles, Hawaiian birds, and native plants. We will stop for a snack and to enjoy the views. Leader: Annie Schultz acm_schultz@hotmail.com or 808-344-6628.
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Sunday December 10, 2023
Ma’alaea Historical Walking Tour (C, E)
Wailuku Moku (Ma’alaea), 2.5 miles
Learn about Ma’alaea’s colorful past, spanning over 600 years, as we stroll through the modern day harbor and along Hau’oli Street to Haycraft Park. Guided by Lucienne de Naie, author of the recently published book- “Ma’alaea: the Untold Story of Maui’s Historic Crossroads” with commentary by other longtime Ma’alaea residents. PS Those who have copies of the Ma’alaea book are welcome to bring them to have them signed.
Leader: Lucienne de Naie huelogrl@icloud.com
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Friday December 15, 2023
Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (C/E)
Maalaea, 1 miles
Come see a variety of waterfowl and shorebirds as well as a very impressive and beautiful Hawaiian native planting area, and hear an overview about the refuge. Meet 10:00 am inside the refuge visitor center (turn into driveway at mile post 6 on Mokulele/Maui Veterans Highway and then right to the parking lot). Bring binoculars, suitable closed toe shoes for mud and water, sun protection, water. Limit 20. Leader: Rob Weltman robw@worldspot.com
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Saturday December 16, 2023
Old Ulupalakua-Makena trail hike (C/E)
South Maui, 4 miles
Experience this famous historic road that has been closed for all use since 1985. Hike will begin on Kanaio-Kalama Road in Wailea 670, climb a slight grade, and continue downhill to the ocean on old Makena-Ulupalakua switchback road. (leave cars at both ends)
Leader: Lucienne de Naie huelogrl@icloud.com
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Sunday December 17, 2023
Waihe‘e Ridge Trail hike (C/E)
Waihe‘e, 5 miles
This is a moderate to strenuous hike, as it is uphill most of the way to the top, a 1600-foot elevation gain. This trail can be very slippery if there has been recent rainfall, so a hiking stick is important. There is a beautiful forest, and spectacular ocean and valley views. Meet at 8 AM at the upper parking lot: turn mauka (inland) at Circle M Ranch (mile marker 6.9 on Kahekili Highway) and drive .9 miles to upper parking lot. Leader: Annie Schultz acm_schultz@hotmail.com or 808-344-6628
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Thursday December 21, 2023
Palaue’a Winter Solstice Hike (C,E)
Honua’ula Moku (South Maui) , 2 miles
Explore the areas of the Palaue’a Ahupua’a in the Wailea 670 /Honua’ula Preserve that the late Kumu Michael Kumukauoha Lee identified as important to the winter (“Ho’oilo”) season. Some traditional Hawaiian ceremonial structures were also aligned with the celestial observations on the winter and summer solstice. We will observe (“kilo”) if this is the case in the Palaue’a area.
Leader: Lucienne de Naie huelogrl@icloud.com
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