Sites in upcountry Maui will be closed throughout April for trail repairs and fuel mitigation work. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and State Parks (DSP) have announced the closure of Kula State Forest Reserve, Waipoli Access Road, Kahikinui Forest Reserve – Papaʻanui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area from April 1 to April 30, 2025.
All permits for Polipoli Spring SRA during this period are canceled. The closures will affect roads, hunting areas, trails, facilities, and activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and hunting in these areas.
The Waipoli Access Road will specifically be closed from the Waipoli access road gate to the Skyline Trailhead gate.
For further details or inquiries, individuals can contact the Maui Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 808-984-8100. To report any violations during this time, the public should reach out to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement at 808-873-3990. Note that closure dates may change on short notice.