Find the Ukumehame Trailhead about three miles west of Māʻalaea Harbor. Find parking on the north side of the highway shortly after passing through the Lāhainā Pali Tunnel. Be careful pulling back into traffic.

The western side is a bit shorter, has some morning shade, but still requires you to ascend the same amount of vertical gain. It also has more vegetation because it’s on the rainier side of the ridge. Unlike the zig-zags of the eastern side, this hike is more of a straight slog up and down the steep slope. After crossing broad Manawainui Gulch, top out at 1600’ near the wind turbine farm. Return the way you came. Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunshots on the bottom part of this hike - there is a gun range just down the highway and the sound echoes on the trail. This hike is 4 miles round-trip with 1600’ of elevation gain.

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