Waihee Ridge Trail or Valley Trail

We are going to Maui next week and want to hike the Waihee Ridge and Valley trails. I keep reading that one is closed due to private property issues or you have to pay to hike one of these?

Can someone..... anyone, clear this up for me so we know if we can hike one or both trails and if we need to get permission or pay to hike.

Thanks,

BJ

Waihee Ridge Trail or Valley Trail

I may be wrong, but I thought I read somewhere it was the Valley Trail that was inaccesible due to some sort of private property issues.

I%26#39;m sure there%26#39;s someone on the board that can clear up this issue for you and for me because I am considering these hikes as well when we go to Maui the first week of October.

The ridge trail should be okay...no issues I%26#39;ve read about.

Waihee Ridge Trail or Valley Trail

Here%26#39;s a thorough website for all kinds of hiking info:

http://www.hawaiitrails.org/

We (mid-20s couple) hiked the Waine%26#39;e Ridge Trail in mid-August. The trail was NOT closed due to private property issues, and we did NOT have to pay to hike the trail. The views were absolutely STUNNING, and we were suprised at the lack of other hikers on the trail. At the trail%26#39;s end there is a picnic table, so pack a lunch and bring it with you! You%26#39;ll never find a better picnic spot!

We didn%26#39;t hike the Waine%26#39;e Valley Trail, but I had heard somewhere that only a portion of this trail was accessable if you aren%26#39;t hiking with a guide/tour...????? Not sure.

Hike the Waine%26#39;e Ridge Trail, you%26#39;ll love it!

Waihee Valley (aka Swinging Bridges Trail) is the trail that%26#39;s closed like others said. It crosses private property and you shouldn%26#39;t hike this trail.

Waihee Ridge Trail is incredible and climbs 1500 for a 5-mile round trip hike. It%26#39;s a lot like hiking on Kaua`i in my opinion and it%26#39;s one of my favorites. The initial incline is a little scary due to it%26#39;s grade, but beyond that it%26#39;s pretty easy. If you%26#39;re lucky the top will be clear (but don%26#39;t count on it). It%26#39;s a gorgeous hike. Just after half a mile in, glance to your left and you’ll be treated to Makamaka’ole Falls.

To reach the trailhead, take Highway 32 west out of Kahului until you reach Highway 330, about three miles. Turn right on Highway 330 and continue until it becomes Highway 340 at mile marker 2. At 9/10 mile past mile marker 6 is the Maluhia Boy Scout Camp on the left. Turn left on to this road and it is approximately 1 mile up hill until you reach a small parking area. The trailhead begins at a cattle gate.