ALOHA!
So if you’ve seen pictures of Hawaii’s heart-shaped rock and you were hoping to see it during your trip to Maui…
Well, unfortunately that is no longer possible!
The heart-shaped portion of the rock has been destroyed by nature and is now gone.
At some point in the recent past, part of the rock formation of the heart-shaped rock broke away.
Google reviews indicate that this may have happened in January 2020.
And now…
All that’s left is half of the heart-shaped rock!
I made a visit here on January 24, 2020 and this is what it looked like.
This just really goes to show that these natural creations may only be a limited time only kind of thing… so see these types of Maui sights (and Hawaii sights!) while you can!
The other half of the heart that’s remaining may disappear soon too!
Side note!
Clothes to buy on Amazon for your outdoor adventures!
- Lightweight quick-dry hiking shorts (comfortable shorts that are good for movement!)
- for women: hiking shorts | for men: hiking shorts
- Lightweight quick-dry hiking pants
- for women: hiking pants | for men: hiking pants
- capris for women
- Easy-to-pack rain gear (instead of a proper rain jacket)
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👆 Map of where the heart-shaped rock was located on Maui. Explore the map. Explore more things to do in West Maui.
More for your trip to Maui beyond the heart-broken rock
If you’re interested in the previously heart-shaped rock in Hawaii, then you may also be interested in these things around Maui:
- Nakalele Blowhole
- Ohai Trail
- Kapalua Coastal Trail
- Waihee Ridge Trail
- Iao Valley
- Makaluapuna Point
- Waianapanapa State Park
- Pipiwai Trail
- Kahekili Highway
- West Maui mountains
- Things to do in Maui (for VIEWS!)
More below about seeing the previously famous heart-shaped rock!
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Top Maui tours
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- Turtle town snorkeling tour (with photo and video)
- Lahaina ATV adventure tour
- Horseback riding tour with Hawaiian cowboys
Things you might want to pack for your Maui vacation
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- For women: Search for a rash guard for swimming and you won't have to worry as much about putting on sunscreen!
- Search for a rash guard for men
- Water shoes for snorkeling if you won't be wearing fins, or just generally for the beach!
- Cheapo waterproof phone case so you can capture pictures of colorful fishies swimming underwater!
- I always have a camera float attached to my phone case that I put around my wrist
- Snorkeling set: mask and fins
- Fins allow you to propel further faster (aka see more in less time and energy!)
- Go cheap if you accept that you need to come up for air frequently: regular swimming googles. They are not as fashionable but if you get swimming goggles, make them the clear kind so you won't be seeing dimmed colors of the colorful fishies!
- If you are able, I recommend trying out the mask at your local lake (in summer) or pool so you will be good to go in Hawaii when there's actually stuff to see!
- Travel-friendly turkish towel for the beach (lightweight compared to regular beach towels)
- For women: Teva walking sandals (one of the best sandal brands for the outdoors, perfect for lots of walking around outside - that's not a lava field!)
- For men: Teva sandals
- For women: Merrell hiking shoes (one of the best outdoor shoe brands, perfect for walking over rugged terrain like lava fields!)
- For men: Merrell hiking shoes
- Moisture-wicking tech t-shirt for women perfect for hiking and hot days when you'll be outside a lot sweating
- tech-t-shirt for men
- For more ideas, do a search for hiking clothes or swimming clothes!
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So…
Is it worth visiting the heart-broken heart of Hawaii?
The hike down to the (now gone) heart-shaped rock is still worth a visit.
That’s because right near the location of the heart-broken rock is the Nakalele blowhole.
The blowhole still exists! Basically it’s the same hike down to the blowhole and the heart-shaped rock.
There’s a short hike stepping over rocks to get down close to the blowhole and heart rock. You’ll see the blowhole as you’re facing the ocean, while you’ll see the half-heart more when you’re facing land. It’s also possible to see the blowhole from a distance up top without hiking all the way down.
See more about the hike to the blowhole.
And that’s a bit about the Nakalele heart-shaped rock that’s no more!
Plan out more of your West Maui adventures!
1. Olivine Pools
Drive time from Nakalele blowhole to Olivine Pools is around 10 minutes. See pictures from this viewpoint.
Drive time from Nakalele blowhole to Dragon’s Teeth is around 20 minutes. See pictures from this viewpoint.
Drive time from Nakalele blowhole to Waihee Ridge Trail is around 1.5 hours. Recommended to drive from the south. See pictures from this hike.
4. 13 Crossings Trail
Drive time from Nakalele blowhole to the 13 Crossings Trail is around 1.5 hours. Recommended to drive from the south. See pictures from this waterfall hike.
And more:
HAPPY VISIT TO THE (PREVIOUSLY) HEART-SHAPED ROCK OF HAWAII!
