Heritage narrow-gauge railway once offering scenic steam-powered rides between Lahaina and Puukolii, celebrating Maui’s sugar plantation history.
General Information
Hours:
Permanently closed as of 2014
Fees:
N/A
Pet Policy:
Pets were not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Lahaina (1 mi), Kāʻanapali (3 mi)
Seasons:
Operated year-round before closure
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1zZzZzZzZzq5z9A6
Website:
How to Get There
From Kahului, HI (24 mi): Take HI-30 W to Lahaina and turn right onto Limahana Place; the former station is located near the intersection with Papalaua Street.
Overview
Lahaina, Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad, the Sugar Cane Train, is a steam-powered heritage railroad offering a 6-mile, 40-minute trip in open-air coaches pulled by vintage steam locomotives. The tracks connect Lahaina with Puukolii, with a brief stop at Kaanapali, and a narrator points out sites of interest along the way.
Highlights
- Vintage steam locomotives on a 3-foot narrow-gauge line
- A 325-foot curved wooden trestle with panoramic views of neighboring islands and the West Maui Mountains
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Lahaina, Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
