Maui Island Na Ala Hele Advisory Council (Department of Land and Natural Resources)
Maui Island Nā Ala Hele Advisory Council Meeting
This meeting has been canceled.
Check the official notice for details or contact the board directly.
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What's Being Discussed
The Nā Ala Hele Maui Advisory Council — the group that oversees public trail management on Maui — is holding its regular meeting on August 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the DLNR forestry office in Kahului. Topics include:
- Updates on ongoing trail and land projects, including the Kamehamenui Forest Reserve, Makawao Forest Reserve, and East Maui Forest Reserve lands acquisition
- Status of specific trails: ʻOnau Trail, Waiāilio Trail, and Hoʻolawa Trail
- Progress on the Nā Ala Hele Program Plan, which guides statewide trail policy
- ADA accessibility improvements for the Lahaina Pali Trail — a new item being introduced at this meeting
- Suggestions from the public for new trails to be added to the Nā Ala Hele system
Decisions Expected
- Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting
- Discussion and possible direction on ADA access at Lahaina Pali Trail
- Setting the date and agenda for the next meeting
Who Should Pay Attention
- Hikers and trail users on Maui who use or want access to public trails
- People with disabilities interested in accessible trail options
- Residents near the Lahaina Pali, Makawao, or East Maui areas
- Anyone interested in land conservation or forest reserve management
The public may attend, speak during open forum, or submit written testimony to glendon.r.vansandt@hawaii.gov. Disability accommodations are available upon request.
How to Participate
This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.