Makawao Forest Reserve Mountain Biking Trails — Attraction in Maui

If you feel the need to escape the heat, come Upcountry to this lovely shaded forest hike. The main trail is a 6 mile loop, with several side trails for mountain biking. The County is building biking (BMX?) side tracks of varying ability. Hiking ability: moderate. We are working up our stamina to be able to do the 6 mile loop, but you can hike in, then out, to suit your ability level.

People, dog, bike and horse friendly with horse trailer parking at the first parking lot on the right. Ok for kids as well, but NOT stroller friendly due to roots crossing the trail in many areas.

There are picnic tables about a mile up the trail going in either direction, although not at the top of the loop, which seems like a common sense spot for one. Bring water and snacks! It may take longer than you expect, or be harder than you're prepared for, so keep hydrated and keep your energy up.

There are NO bathroom facilities, not even port-a-potties. You will be expected to "pack it out" if a bathroom emergency happens on trail. Maybe bring a day pack with some TP and zip-loc bags just in case?

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This park has a 6.6 mile loop trail that is multi-purpose. Be aware that horses and mountain bikers may also be using this trail, so be sure that you stay aware of your surroundings. This trail has a very gentle grade to it, and the trail is soft from the decaying leaves from the surrounding trees. The walk through this loop was very serene and peaceful, this is a great location to go to if you need to clear your mind. The dappled sunlight and gentle breeze through the trees created a tranquil atmosphere. There are no soaring vistas or plunging water falls, so if that is what you are looking for, find another trail. This is just a wonderful walk through the forest. There are also educational signs throughout the loop, stop and...

Makawao MTB trails are outstanding! Fun gently sloped long climbs up the east or west loops. Long flowy bermed turned downhills. Skills park is superb and well maintained. Maps are upside down, however without a direction key indicating which way is north (down on the map) so the east loop is on the left side of the map, and up on the map is up hill (south). If you like IMBA trail centers on the mainland, you'll love this place. No chair lifts, but the ride up is no problem if you are an average athletic person who wants a good workout. My 10, 12 and 13 year old could ride up and down just fine. The ride from Makawao town to the trails would be a long uphill, but I enjoyed riding to town...