The Back Road to Hana - The Best Way to Get to Hana

Published 2017-11-27
The back road to Hana is the road less travelled but totally the way to get there. In this video, Ben and Julia drive from Lahaina to the Haleakala National Park in Hana taking the lesser known 'back road to Hana'. It is such a beautiful drive, and if you head out early enough, you will be one of the only people on the road. This is hands down one of our favourite drives ever.

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All Comments (21)
  • Question of the day: What is your favourite drive? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!
  • @lindadavidson99
    We did that road in 1981 it wasn’t paved for much of the way and we just had a rental car no 4 wheel anything. On a whim took it out of Hana, literally took us hours to get back to Lahaina. All these years later it’s a sweet memory of a young couple starting a lifetime of adventures together.
  • @captmack007
    I hope I never hear that f'd up version of that Whitesnake song as long as I live
  • @AkuaDog
    This is my favorite road on the planet. Many memories falling in love with my partner on this road during late night drives and singing to cows on the cliff sides. Epic sunrises and phenomenal star gazing. I love the backside.
  • @mattswayne2849
    I drove this stretch at night in a low clearance sedan, definitely one of the scariest drives in my life! I had no idea how rugged it was prior to driving and I would never drive it again unless I had a higher clearance vehicle. That being said, it truly was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had. It truly feels like you are all alone in the middle of the Pacific, never have I ever been somewhere so isolated and peaceful.
  • @lavapix
    Did that back in the '80s. The road was much worse back then. In 90 I road a mountain bike from Kahului to Hana and out the back way. Only saw 2 vehicles once past the small store south of 7 pools. Dropped down through the cane fields to Makena beach (camped at little beach) and back to Kahului via Kihei. Did it in 3.5 days. Great ride.
  • @midmiles8117
    Awesome video! Great editing. Will be heading to Maui end of April. Can't wait. Thanks for sharing this video.
  • @corvusmade
    Wow just wow!!!! Incredible views! And video!!! 😍
  • @mauifeatherlei
    from a Maui person, be aware that private property signs are at many of these destinations, if you are caught there is fine and court, plus your rental vehicle is a target for theft AND since you signed a contract not recommending the road from exactly their route (the backside) you are fully liable for all damages to vehicle if damages are anywhere in this danger zone., even if insurance is purchased
  • @teatravis
    Love your video!! It inspired my trip to Maui/ my new Vlog! Thank you!
  • @viqster
    I am sorry to see that so many people here dislike this video, but I enjoyed it very much. Too many haters.
  • @SJ-pw8tx
    We went on that road with a Hyundai. I told my wife take some good pics cuz this the last time I'm driving down there lol
  • @onejahluv4850
    Thank you KonKin Can Do for posting this video. I miss driving the road to Hana, another paradise island I missed so much.. 🤙🤙🤙
  • @KenClay
    I did this drive today (6/9/2019) in a Hyundai Accent. If you've only ever driven on paved roads roads, don't do it. If you've got off road experience (ATVing, dirt bike, 4x4) then don't hesitate to do it. I've been off roading in all of the above listed ways on and off since the age of 8 (now 51) and the drive was no problem.
  • @nathanstepp86
    We have a trip booked for end of November and we’re thinking of doing the back way on road to hana. Is the road very busy early in the morning? Just asking about the one lane areas between the cliff and oceans. We are thinking of doing twin falls on its own another day to help make the RtH that much shorter to allow more time at other stops. Does this sound like a good idea? Thanks
  • I heard from someone that there are signs that say you can't drive on certain roads if you have a rental car... is that true for this back road to Hana? I get maybe restricting trucks or something, but it seems a little odd to specify which cars can be on the roads.