Swinging Bridges
Hanapepe, Hawaii
Swim
This hike through Waihe'e Valley is often referred to as the "Swinging Bridges" hike. A little over a mile along the path, we came to the first of two plank-and-cable bridges that we would have to use to cross over the Waihe'e River. The first bridge is the shorter of the two and is not as high as the second. In fact, if the volume of the river is low, you can actually walk across the river at this point as our guide chose to do.
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Things to Do in Maui
Watch the sun rise over Haleakala volcano, drive the iconic Road to Hana, or eat your weight in poke on Hawaii’s second-largest island.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hanapepe, Hawaii
- Head west on Eleu Rd toward Moi Rd (203 ft)
- Turn left onto Moi Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Hanapepe Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Awawa Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Akea Rd (0.2 mi)
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