We heard from numerous people that while on Maui we should go see the sunrise over the Haleakala crater and then bike down the mountain-so that's exactly what we did. We got picked up from our hotel at 2:50 AM from Bike It Maui and shuttled to the 10,000 foot elevation of the crater which is 7 miles across and 22 miles around. The stars were beautiful when we first arrived and we left with a lovely sunrise.
After the sunrise we shuttled out of the national park and started our bike trip. Big sturdy bikes, comfy seats, full helmets, and a 7000 foot decent over 28 miles. Lots of fun. I loved the wind in my face and the different smells-we went through a eucalyptus grove and then a street with lots of plumeria flowers.
If you are wondering why I am wearing a beanie, 2 coats, 2 pears of pants and gloves it's because it was COLD. 30 degrees with a wind chill.
After the sunrise we shuttled out of the national park and started our bike trip. Big sturdy bikes, comfy seats, full helmets, and a 7000 foot decent over 28 miles. Lots of fun. I loved the wind in my face and the different smells-we went through a eucalyptus grove and then a street with lots of plumeria flowers.
This last photo is of a pineapple plantation that we stopped at. It was a fun day but I was pooped by 2:00PM. I'm lounging around the hotel tomorrow for sure :)
3 comments:
That looks absolutely amazing! My husband would love it. Who thinks to pack a beanie and two coats when you're going to Hawaii?!?!
How fun! If I'm ever there this is definitely something I'll do, especially with a ride like that to go down!
I saw people make that ride on The Amazing Race and it looked like a terrifying descent! We drove. Glad you had fun! You're braver than I am.
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