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JGCities t1_j77on1w wrote

Reply to comment by PA2SK in The tallest sea cliffs in the world, Molokai's north shore, Hawaii [OC] [3609 x 5541] by Chipotle42

Whatever.... not jealous..... I guess weather was bad both times we flew there & back.

Still if anyone goes to Maui and has a day to spare the ride to and from Molokai is CHEAPER than a helicopter ride and almost as amazing. Could fly over in the morning, rent a car and drive around the island and fly back that night and still be cheaper than a helicopter ride.

We did do a copter ride in Maui, started in Hana and went around the east and south ends of the island across the middle back to the main airport. That was amazing too. The east side of Maui is amazing and so few people see it because it is nearly impossible to get too.

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entipy t1_j797s80 wrote

400k people a year drive the road to Hana... I wouldn't call that "so few people" or "nearly impossible."

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mmmountaingoat t1_j79n7et wrote

Like 90% of people turn around or stop in Hana. It’s what comes after that’s truly incredible

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JGCities t1_j79fhc2 wrote

That isn't the 'east side' I am talking about. I am talking about after Hana and around the whole south east side of the island.

Years ago you weren't even supposed to drive along the far side of the island, they had signs saying your car insurance would not cover you past certain points on the road. Not sure if still the same.

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schaudhery t1_j79ni2z wrote

When I went to Maui in 2019 they had signs at the rental car places that showed places you weren’t allowed to drive on the island.

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JGCities t1_j79qhnf wrote

Yea, the whole 'east' side of the island and I believe the far north west corner as well.

You can see the roads on google earth and the road on the east side becomes one lane for much of it and looks like it hasn't been repaved since it was created.

There is just nothing on that side of the island so few people go there. But am sure it would make an amazing drive. It's on my list of things to do when I win the lotto and won't worry about destroying a rental car gif

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seaofgrass t1_j79za9f wrote

We drove around the NW side on pur honeymoon. Can confirm, it was basically a single lane goat trail at parts. Lots and lots of chickens and pigs running around. Very steep on both sides of the road.

The views were incredible. I don't know if I'd do it again, but it was worth the drive..

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