Waianapanapa Cave – Black Sand Beach loop from Waiʻānapanapa State Park

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Waianapanapa Cave – Black Sand Beach loop from Waiʻānapanapa State Park

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Waianapanapa Cave – Black Sand Beach loop from Waiʻānapanapa State Park

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3.29km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2 m

Black Sand Beach, Waiʻānapanapa State Park

Highlight • Beach

Black Sand Beach, located in Waiʻānapanapa State Park, is a remote beach despite being so close to urban areas. This volcanic beach has natural stone arches, blow holes, and a …

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6 m

Waianapanapa Cave

Highlight • Cave

Wonderful cave, which is closed to visitors. Before 7am there are no staff around and you can relax and enjoy the beauty of this place.

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155 m

Honokalani Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic indigenous cemetery, which is well maintained and accessible. Worth seeing & unique.

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247 m

Black Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Black Sand Beach is part of the Wai‘ānapanapa State Park on Maui. It is a popular and picturesque beach and, as the name suggests, consists of black volcanic sand. The …

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272 m

Piilani Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Historic hiking trail over lava stones along the rugged coast

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2.88 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewpoint you get a great look over Black Sand Beach and its bay. If you look closely, you can see a blowhole-like spectacle on the opposite site where …

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3.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

< 100 m

Elevation