Riding in Maui

Submitted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 8:25am by mksath

I am headed to Maui next month and was curious if anyone has done any riding over there. There doesn't seem to be much info on trails. Thanks for any help.

 

Mark

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haven't ridden but found a link

by Randell - 2010-02-17 23:18

I was heading to Kuaii and couldn't find much on that either; looks like Maui has more trails though.

http://mauimountainbiking.com/

Maui trails to ride.

by Niq1 - 2010-02-23 17:13

My brother in law lives on Maui- I ride whenever I can get there. You'll probably want to hit Makawao (sp?) forest, - see if you can rent a bike and maybe a shuttle ride up to the top of the volcano from the guys at Crater Cycles- they're probably the best moutain bike shop on the island.

I did the (dirt) ride from the top of Haleakala down to about 4,500' elevation. One of the best rides I've ever done. 

Haleakala Ride

by mksath - 2010-02-25 14:42

I saw that ride and it looked pretty serious(full helment and pads). Is that the case or is it not that extreme? Thanks

MARK

I rode with knee pads (which

by Niq1 - 2010-03-06 08:04

I rode with knee pads (which I often do) and an XC lid, on a rented Heckler. It was a bit sketch up top with the cinder road-surfing for a couple miles, but otherwise not gonzo, just a bit techy. Of course, it depends on what one considers "techy." 

Maui

by Guildner - 2010-03-11 10:35

There is some good riding to be had, best bet is to ask at local bike shop(s).  We rented bikes and drove up ourselves, more X-country like than down hill.  On the less traveled side of Haleakala.