The Ke'anae Arboretum is located in a tropical forest setting near the Hana Highway on windward East Maui. It lies alongside the Pi'inaau Stream on leveled terraces built hundreds of years ago by Hawaiians for taro cultivation. The arboretum is accessed via a 1/8 mile paved walkway from the highway and features timber, fruiting and ornamental trees from the tropics worldwide. An upper section features plants cultivated by the Hawaiians for food and other uses. Ke'anae Arboretum has no facilities or amenities associated with it and no guided walks or brochures are provided. Trees are identified as to common name, scientific name and country of origin. The focus of the arboretum is to display and identify tropical trees in a natural setting. The climate is warm and humid with frequent showers.
Additional Information
Terrain and Trail Environment
Relatively flat asphalt walkway.
Activities
- Pedestrian
Features
- Archaeology
- Cultural Study
- Nature Study
- Ocean Scenery
- Stream
- Walking Path
Hazards
- Dangerous Cliff
- Dangerous Footing
- Flash Flood
- Waves/Breaks
Directions
Take Highway 360 to 0.7 mile past the 16 mile marker. Parking is on the side of the road near the Arborteum sign.
Special Conditions
Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.Downloadable resources are provided below.
Simple Trail Tips
- Stay on the trail
- Check the weather
- Watch the time
- Avoid undue risk
- Read all posted signs
- Respect other trail users
- Pack out at least what you pack in
