Attractions and Places To See around Paia - Top 12

Starting at Maui's North Shore, the climb combining Baldwin Avenue and Olinda Road takes you on a scenic and challenging journey from coastal warmth into cool, lush upcountry forests on the slopes of Haleakala. You'll first ascend the steady, often busy Baldwin Avenue for approximately 5-6 miles, gaining around 1,600ft towards Makawao town with an average gradient of 5-6%. Along here you can enjoy views back towards the ocean. The character changes significantly when you turn onto the much quieter, narrower, and winding Olinda Road. Prepare for a tougher test here, as you climb deeper into beautiful, shaded forest on gradients averaging 7-9%, featuring sustained steep ramps that push over 10-15%. Enjoy the peaceful forest immersion, knowing you've conquered a classic Maui ascent towards the volcano's upper slopes.

The climb up Haleakala is both challenging and long, taking several hours to complete. Starting from sea level, you'll make your way up 10,000 feet over 36 miles of paved road to reach the summit of the Haleakala volcano. Once you leave the city, you’ll begin your ride on Baldwin Avenue, which turns into Haleakala Avenue. Eventually, you will merge onto the Haleakalā Highway. The first stretch of the highway is relatively gentle, with a slight gradient. On this small 6-mile stretch, you'll pass through the town of Kula and into Haleakala National Park. Once you hop onto Crater Road, it’s another 22 miles to the top. You’ll pass some switchbacks and a long, steady hill before you reach the gate to the park entrance, where there is a $15 entrance fee for bikes. Once you enter the park, you'll reach the visitor center. This is your last chance to refill water bottles. As you continue climbing, you'll break through a moon-like terrain and into the clouds, enjoying stunning views of the entire island of Maui, including the crater. On especially clear days, you can spot the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island. National Park Information: https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/fees.htm

wonderful, landscaped park - swimming, water sports, barbecues & relaxing, everything is possible - camping not permitted

Kanahā Beach Park is beautiful, with fantastic views of the West Maui Mountains. As you pass by, you will most likely see windsurfers and kiteboarders enjoying one of the best spots on earth for their chosen activities. The Park is a popular family gathering place for picnicking, surfing, fishing, or just lounging on the long stretch of sandy beach.

Baldwin Beach Park is a beautiful, long white sand beach on Maui’s North Shore. This beach is popular with families, although the middle section of the beach typically has rougher waters, so skewing left or right might be best. There is stunning views of the surf and you can peer west over the the Waihe‘e coast.

Hoʻokipa Beach has some of the best waves on the Maui coastline. This white sand beach is a prime location to surfing and windsurfing, but also has many great amenities for those looking for a lazy day. On the pavilions side of the beach, there are smaller pools of water that are protected from the ocean currents.

Kanahā Beach Park is a popular spot for windsurfing due to the wide open coastline, large beach, and lack of rocks. This white sand beach is also accompanied by a large grassy area that's perfect for picnics.

Hoʻokipa Beach is a renowned beach on the north shore of Maui. It is known for its powerful surf and as a prime windsurfing and kiteboarding destination. The beach features a beautiful shoreline with golden sands and a welcoming pavilion for visitors to observe the action on the water. Furthermore, it is a popular spot for watching sea turtles.