The best road cycling routes around Launiupoko

Wahikuli Terrace Park is a large 2.2 acre park with basketball courts, picnic areas, playgrounds for the kids, and whatever else you want to do! There is only one portable toilet here.

Launiupoko Beach Park is arguably Maui's most family-friendly beach. There is a protected wading area, large grassy picnic area with shade and, smaller waves. This beach is so popular that some families show up before dawn just to stake their claim to a spot. You can find potable water and a vendor selling shaved ice here too!

Holy Innocents Episcopal Church was built in 1872 and renovated in 1927. Located across the street is the site of Moku'ula, where the kings of Maui resided since the days of Pi'ilani Nui (1500s), Maui's first king. Fast forwarding to 2023, this church was destroyed in the Maui fire and only small remnants of the foundation remain. With the deep history of the church, and the graciously donated funds from Oprah and 'The Rock', I'm sure the church will come back strong.

The Honoapiʻilani Highway, also known as Hawaii Route 30, is a beautiful scenic coastal road stretching 35 miles from downtown Wailuku, across the base of the West Maui Mountains, ending at Honokahua Bay. The portion passing through Lahaina is closed until further notice: **As of November 2023, West Maui is open to the public; however, Lahaina is closed and off-limits until further notice to allow time for the community to heal, clean up and rebuild from the devasting fires. The Lahaina bypass road is open to allow visitors to circumvent the area. Please be respectful as you pass and do not stop for photos, as it can be a painful reminder to those residing there. After a successful soft launch in October, most hotels north of Lahaina in Kapalua began welcoming visitors, and the remaining areas south of Kapalua and Ka’anapali Resorts are now open.**

This is a silky smooth ocean front road that has a nice wide shoulder and a pretty low speed limit. You will have a nice mix of exposed ocean views and some tree covered roads. Take note of the wind direction since this is an out and back, you don't want to get too far down wind and not be able to make it back.

Built in 1922, Mala Historic Wharf is a concrete pier that was ultimately destroyed in 1992 by the most powerful storm to make contact with the Hawaiian Islands. Luckily the warf was closed in 1955 as the island's infrastructure was good enough to transport crops without the need for the dock. Today, the warf is now touted as one of the best places to snorkel on Maui.

Lahaina Banyan Court Park housed a 150 year old Banyan tree as of April 24th of 2023. Unfortunately the tree was burned, but there is hope it will recover! This is a well shaded park with ocean views, shops within a few steps, and a plethora of heritage sites!

Hanaka’o’o Beach Park is home to white sand beaches, barbecue grills, covered pavilions, a lifeguard, and stunning views of Lānaʻi just offshore. Some people have reported mixed reviews about the water quality at this beach, but the majority of the time it is clear and great for snorkeling.