#Kahakapao
Two month closure of Kahakapao Access Road in Makawao for drainage improvements starts May 2
The Kahakapao Access Road, also known as the Makawao State Forest Reserve Access Road, on Maui will face a two-month closure starting next week to undergo infrastructure improvements related to storm drainage and debris mitigation. The work is scheduled from May 2 through June 28, 2024.
Lost hikers airlifted to safety from Kahakapao Trail in Makawao
Two hikers were airlifted to safety Tuesday evening after becoming lost on the Kahakapao Trail in Makawao.
DLNR: Kahakapao Recreation Area on Maui is a “Hot-Spot” for Illegal Trails
Illegal trails have become a concern with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources identifying 21 such paths crossing the popular Pineapple Express mountain bike trail alone at the Kahakapao Recreation Area on Maui.
Search for Amanda Eller Expands to ‘Hog Ridge’ Area
Volunteers continued their search for Amanda Eller on Tuesday, May 14, 2019–six days after she was reported missing at the Makawao Forest Reserve.
Search for Missing Hiker Underway at Makawao Forest Reserve
Fire officials say the 35-year-old female was last seen at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Her vehicle was found in the area of the Kahakapao Trail and…
Partial Closure: Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao
Kahakapao Recreational Area in Makawao will be undergoing construction and a partial closure to the vehicle parking areas from Feb. 27, 2017 to Sept. 24, 2017.
Search Crews Use GPS to Locate Woman Lost in Makawao Forest
Not realizing how fast darkness would set in, the 31-year-old Makawao woman called 911 at around 6:15 p.m., when it became apparent she would not be able to find her way back to the trailhead in the dark.
Maui Crews Rescue Injured Colorado Man in Makawao Forest
A 51-year-old Colorado man was rescued after injuring his leg while running on the Kahakapao Trail in the Makawao Forest Reserve on Saturday afternoon.
Lost Hikers Safe After Kahakapao Trail Rescue
A visiting couple from Tuscon, Arizona were located in good health after they got lost on the Kahakapao Trail in Piʻiholo last night, officials said.
UPCOUNTRY DROUGHT CANCELLED; CONTINUED CONSERVATION URGED IN CENTRAL, SOUTH MAUI
The drought declaration for Upcountry Maui was lifted after being implemented 10 months ago.Water officials say both the Piiholo and Kahakapao Reservoirs are nearly full, while flows at Wailoa Ditch are more than 60% and the smaller Waikamoi facility was at 42% capacity.The cancellation applies to Upcountry Maui only.All customers in Central Maui are urged […]