Near Ahihi Cove to "The Dumps"
Molokini from the trail
Near Ahihi Cove to "The Dumps"
Excellent snorkeling at Ahihi-Kinau Reserve

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Ahihi Cove to "The Dumps"

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A short, pretty hike with some of the better snorkeling on Maui.
0.8
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Swimming

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.82mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
22ft
High Point
-0ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking area, head to the rocky black sand beach. This has the easiest swim/snorkel entry in the area, but the trail continues around the point for another couple tenths of a mile.It ends at what was literally once a garbage dump. It's now cleaned up, but in its day, it must have been garbage heaven! The snorkeling here is excellent though getting in and out can be tough since there's no real beach.

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