Maui Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Paddle, Surf, Drive (Paperback)

by Jerry Sprout (Author), Janine Sprout (Author) "Aficionados of Hawaii debate which is the favorite among the islands, a discussion akin to picking the most charming rock star in a universally beloved..." (more)
Key Phrases: More Stuff, Hana Highway, West Maui (more...)

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Product Description
A guide for families and outdoor adventurers alike, Maui Trailblazer 2009 covers all of the island, and includes day trips to the neighboring islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Molokini.

Clear directions and concise descriptions lead to all of Maui's well-known attractions, as well as to hidden discoveries that Trailblazer readers have come to expect.

137 different hikes and strolls to tropical rain forests and remote valleys, coastal bluffs and lava caves, Haleakala crater and the Hana Highway, cascading waterfalls, beaches, ridgetops, towns, whale-watching perches, historic sites, and archeological ruins.

Among the 44 snorkeling spots are hike-to coves and the secret places that tour boats go.

Kayakers can pick from about 20 put-ins.

Surfers can select from 38 beaches and decide whether to boogie, board, or body surf. Onlookers will find the best places to watch the surfers, windsurfers and kite-boarders ride the big ones.

The text is complimented by 10 maps and 240 photographs. Driving tours-nine of them-take readers to all the attractions, natural wonders, and historic sites.

A Resource Links section provides numbers for free visitor information and recreational outfitters, as well as hand-picked accommodations and local restaurants to suit every budget and taste bud.

A Best Of section lets you pick the right activity to suit your mood and the day. Appendices include free hula shows, farmer's markets, what to pack, climate, history, fauna, and a Hawaiian glossary.

This new and completely revised third edition for 2009 includes a Trailblazer Kids section for adventuring families.

From the Publisher
From the Maui Weekly, January 11, 2006, "Turns out my favorite Maui guidebook has five siblings. It's a family of great books. All the island Trailblazers (Maui, Kauai, Hawaii the Big Island and Oahu) are big on hikes, and really tell you everything you could possibly need to know to hike safely and enjoyably in each area described. They are equally complete in their snorkel site coverage and drives. In reading and using Trailblazer guides, you are encouraged to exercise your best judgement and show all the spirit of aloha you can muster."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Diamond Valley Company (March 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967007240
• ISBN-13: 978-0967007243
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,964 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 3 in The Trailblazer Series.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to Maui, July 15, 2003

By A Customer

Jerry and Janine Sprout's MAUI TRAILBLAZER does what the title promises.
They show you the out-of-the-way treasures of Maui--fabulous trails and
beaches, lagoons that invite kayaking and snorkeling, sapphire pools and
tall cascades, surfers' coves, and the best ridges for watching whales.
They plan trips by car to cultural sites and natural wonders. Both
newcomers to Maui and veteran Islanders will find their advice clear and
practical and their warnings about hazards and precautions helpful. This
is a reader-friendly book that introduces people to magical parts of Maui
that visitors rarely see. If you are going to Maui, or know someone who is, buy this book. You will not be disappointed.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the magic is in here, August 2, 2004

By	Grant Gunterman (Durango, Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

I was in Maui for twelve days and Maui Trailblazer was the best thing I could have ever purchased for my vacation. It was my first choice just thumbing through it at the bookstore and I have no regrets. It's best feature: it prioritizes what to see and chops the island into manageable pieces that I was able to bite off in a day (except for the Haleakala section that took two). After my overview drive around, I went back to hike the choice trails that the authors put their Best Of stamp on. Even though I went solo I never felt alone. The swamp, in particular, was for me the most interesting hike (views + vegetation) I've ever been on. One you won't stumble upon unless you're guided there. For snorkeling it contains a long list too. I just didn't have enough time for everything.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book, April 6, 2004

By	Amy V. Ang (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

Everything about this book was totally wonderful. We preplanned all our hikes weeks ahead of getting to Maui which ended up saving us so much time. On our previous visit we were snagged by activity salespeople who made us believe the only way to see Maui was by guided package tours $$$. This time we made a pact to see archeological ruins and areas of the island that were off the organized tour circuit.

These authors have got it right when it comes to writing a guidebook for the unsedentary visitor. The Molokai ferry ride and drive around that they describe on pages 180 to 190 was worth the trip over alone. We spent an entire afternoon exploring the moody west side of Haleakala that hardly anyone goes to...Polipoli Springs State Park.

Don't leave home without it.