Lanilili

  • Lanilili
  • 781 m
  • Prominence 92 m
  • Maui, Hawaii.
  • Location: North 20.94671, West 156.55176 (GPS)
  • Climbed November 26, 2022.
  • Difficulty: YDS class 1

Information:

How to get there:
Drive north-west on Hwy. 340 from Kahului. Just as you arrive at a sign telling that the State Highway ends, turn left onto the access road that serves the trailhead. This is at location S20.95832, W156.52561. There is a relatively small parking lot. A larger lot immediately below was operated by the Boy Scouts, they asked a dollar 10 donation for parking. There is also an overflow parking area immediately after you turn off from the main highway, parking here will add about 1.3 kilometer to the hike, each way.
Route:
The trail starts out going uphill to a water tank on a concrete surface. Next, it turns into a more normal trail. Quite wide. Most often one should expect this trail to be a bit muddy and slippery in places. The trail becomes a distinct ridge trail ascending to the base of a somewhat broader final summit. A few switchbacks up the final hillside, then more level with a wooden platform at the end.
Comments:
Heidi and I started shortly before 1100, the parking was full, but a dollar 10 donation to the Boy Scouts seemed like a good solution. The weather had a mix of sun, clouds and mist. The trail was slightly slippery in places. Nice views into the Waihee Valley along the middle section of the trail. Heidi was not in her normal good shape and decided to wait for me at the base of the last uphill. I made the summit shortly before 1200, then joined Heidi for a return descent where care was called for to avoid sliding. We were back by the car shortly before 1300.

Resources: