{"id":14553,"date":"2022-05-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/?p=14553"},"modified":"2023-07-22T06:55:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T11:55:01","slug":"how-do-you-get-to-the-nakalele-blowhole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/how-do-you-get-to-the-nakalele-blowhole\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get to the Nakalele Blowhole?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Nakalele Blowhole is one of those amazing features in west Maui that you don\u2019t want to miss. Timing your trip during high tide will provide for some dramatic displays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this is one of the more risky adventures to do on Maui, with ominous signs before you get started. I\u2019m breaking down all your questions, including: How do you get to the Nakalele Blowhole?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you get to Nakalele blowhole?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Nakalele Blowhole is on the northernmost portion of the Honoapiilani Highway in Wailuku Maui. Most people get to it by traveling around the westernmost side of the island, avoiding the Kahekili Highway. A Roadside Parking Lot at mile marker 38.5, at Nakalele Point.<\/em><\/strong> This scenic drive is considered better than the Road to Hana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long is Nakalele blowhole hike?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of options for seeing the blowhole. If you have limited mobility, have small children, or just don\u2019t want to scale a cliff face, there are some great observation points near the parking. Follow the dirt trails to the various observation areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to get down to the formation. The most common path is between the two observation hills in the ravine. It\u2019s covered in what can be described as the \u2018Acid War Zone\u2019 type of volcanic rock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These lava rock changes in consistency and are out of this world. The constant foot traffic has smoothed some of the rocky landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you get close, you\u2019ll see a handwritten sign from locals, warning of the dangers of the journey. All Trails<\/a> have some recommended hikes in the area if you want to explore more on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the parking to the blowhole it is 0.6 miles round trip. You can add on an extra 0.6 miles by hiking all the way over the official \u2018Acid War Zone\u2019 trail.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to see the Nakalele Blowhole Safely?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you go to Nakalele Point, wear good hiking shoes. Do not attempt in flip-flops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also notice hand-painted signs. \u201cDanger, this is not a water park!\u201d This is because people have died here. They have been sucked in or swept away by the powerful waves on this side of the island. There are many other injuries because people aren\u2019t respecting the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for seeing the Nakalele Blowhole safely<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n