点评:The Kapalua Coastal Trail is an approximately 2.5 mi/4.0 km out-and-back trail that runs along the northwest Maui coast, between Kapalua Bay and D.T. Fleming Beach Park, affording hikers some outstanding oceanfront views. My wife and I hiked this trail on a breezy morning during mid-October 2024.
You can access the trail from several points, including Kapalua Bay and the beach access parking lot at The Bay Villas. We were able to snag one of the free parking spots in the small lot near the Oneloa Bay access point to the trail.
The trail itself features an interesting mix of terrains, including a boardwalk, pavement, lava rocks, and sand. Because of the rock and sand portions, you should wear a sturdy pair of shoes – i.e., you shouldn’t attempt this trail wearing flip flops or barefoot. Overall, the trail is fairly flat and easy to navigate, so it is appropriate for both families and seniors. NOTE that the trail is very exposed, so getting an early start (especially in the summer) would be a good idea.
The hike is not overly strenuous, and the views along the trail are spectacular. If you enjoy light hiking along the ocean, the Kapalua Coastal Trail is highly recommended.
翻译:卡帕鲁亚海岸步道是一条约 2.5 英里/4.0 公里的往返步道,沿着毛伊岛西北部海岸延伸,位于卡帕鲁亚湾和 D.T. 弗莱明海滩公园之间,为徒步旅行者提供了一些绝佳的海滨景色。我和我的妻子在 2024 年 10 月中旬一个微风徐徐的早晨徒步了这条步道。
您可以从几个地方进入这条步道,包括卡帕鲁亚湾和海湾别墅的海滩入口停车场。我们在 Oneloa Bay 步道入口附近的小停车场抢到了一个免费停车位。
步道本身具有有趣的地形组合,包括木板路、人行道、熔岩石和沙子。由于有岩石和沙子部分,您应该穿一双结实的鞋子——也就是说,您不应该穿着人字拖或赤脚尝试这条步道。总的来说,这条步道相当平坦且易于导航,因此适合家庭和老年人。请注意,这条小径非常暴露,所以早点出发(尤其是在夏天)是个好主意。
徒步旅行并不太费力,沿途的景色非常壮观。如果您喜欢沿着海边轻松徒步旅行,强烈推荐卡帕鲁亚海岸步道。