Predawn-Morning Haleakala Bike Tour 6,500 to Sea Level

Narrated tour through the quaint towns of Makawao and Kula proceeding up the slopes of Haleakala Ranch where you will watch the predawn colors before starting your bike ride.

The bike portion of the tour begins at the 6500 foot level of Haleakala. You will coast your bikes through the 29 sweeping switchback turns while viewing the beautiful island views.

On the slopes of Haleakala Ranch at 6500 feet your exhilarating bike tour will begin through the 29 switchbacks. Beautiful bi-coastal views can be seen as you ride down twice.

Located on the mid-slopes of Maui’s Haleakala volcano, Makawao has one foot in its plantation past and another in its thriving arts community. This charming town was once named one of the top 25 arts destinations in the United States.

Makawao is the biggest little town in the region locally known as Upcountry Maui and is famous for its Hawaiian cowboys, or paniolo. Since the late 19th century, horseback-riding paniolo have wrangled cattle in Maui’s wide-open upland fields. The Makawao Rodeo, held yearly on the Fourth of July, is Hawaii's largest paniolo competition and has been an Upcountry tradition for more than 50 years. The weekend events include a parade and traditional rodeo competitions such as barrel racing, calf roping and bareback bronco riding, all with a few Hawaiian twists.

For a snack, follow the locals to get a famous cream puff from T. Komoda Store. Established in 1916 by Takezo Komoda, a Japanese plantation worker, this little store and bakery does big business.