Nakalele Point is a land mass on the eastern edge of the northern tip of the island of Maui in the state of Hawaiʻi. In Hawaiian, Nakalele or Nā-kālele means "the leaning". The Point is known for its …
Nakalele Point is a land mass on the eastern edge of the northern tip of the island of Maui in the state of Hawaiʻi. In Hawaiian, Nakalele or Nā-kālele means "the leaning". The Point is known for its blowhole and has become notable for its dangerous conditions when waves crash in
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Feb 21, 2025
Experiencing the Nakalele Blowhole up close is a really cool experience. I reached it using the more adventurous Acid War Zone Trail. The scenery is stark yet beautiful. Parked at the first lot enco…Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Feb 18, 2025
Go during high tide. We went during low tide and while we did see the blowhole, it was not as spectacular as if it is high tide. We walked all the way to the bottom near the blowhole, which is fine t…Full review by 889Karen_R
Jan 23, 2025
Still great views but not as good as some of the other spots and lookouts in the area. We enjoyed the olivine pool more along with various other lookouts on the same road. This area had lots of parki…Full review by shawnpedersen
We have someone with us that uses a walker so cannot hike down the rocks or even walk very far. Were you able to see the blowhole from where you park?
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I would suggest trying the blowhole at Black Sand Beach on the road to Hana. Some reviews get the two confused and review that one under here. The Black Sand Beach is a slightly …
I would suggest trying the blowhole at Black Sand Beach on the road to Hana. Some reviews get the two confused and review that one under here. The Black Sand Beach is a slightly more accessible spot than the Nakalele Blowhole and it has a proper park where you can see the blowhole from multiple angles. Nakalele blowhole is a bit more adventurous. I would not recommend for those needing any type of walking assistance.
My wife will be 6 months pregnant at the time of our visit, is the hike to the blowhole all that bad? Wondering if this will be too much for her. She does enjoy hiking in general though.
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I would say as long as the trail down isn’t wet and you take your time and you are helping when needed you should be fine. As others have stated there are spots on the way down to …
I would say as long as the trail down isn’t wet and you take your time and you are helping when needed you should be fine. As others have stated there are spots on the way down to view the blowhole if you feel it is getting to be too dicey for your tastes so stop enjoy the view and turn around if needed.
Is the drive from Lahaina easy? I am aware that 340 gets iffy to the East of the blowhole but want to know if the highway to the west of it is still "normal" (2 lanes, etc) and "safe."
Is there a decent view from the parking lot (or safely close by). We have a toddler so I am sure we won't be able to make the complete hike down but I would like to see it a little if possible...
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Yes. You can walk a short distance from your car and see the blowhole. Regardless put your toddler in closed toe shoes so he/she doesn't hurt his/her feet on the lava rock.
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