Posted in Hawaii July 23, 2019 by Megan Shute

Experience Hawaii’s Breathtaking Rolling Hills At This Off-The-Beaten-Path Ranch

The Hawaiian Island of Maui is an absolute paradise, with gorgeous beaches in a variety of colors, striking mountains, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. And while Maui is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, many never venture out of their resorts long enough to experience what the island truly has to offer. There are even fewer who experience the wild and unspoiled natural beauty that is the island’s northwestern shore, and in particular, the stunning, rolling hills found at the Mendes Ranch.

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Found just off the breathtaking Kahekili Highway away from the hustle and bustle of Maui’s biggest towns, the Mendes Ranch is an off-the-beaten-path gem that offers stunning, panoramic views, a sense of ohana, and horseback rides.

This family-owned and operated business is full of history, dating back decades to when Manuel Mendes created a homestead here in the 1940s.

Choose from a morning or afternoon ride, both of which begin at the Mendes Ranch Corral and will take you down to the edge of the scenic Waihee valley across an actual working ranch...

...to the coastline where you will have the chance to revel in the beauty of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Rugged bluffs overlook the endless sea here, and your guides will gladly take photographs of your group at this awe-inspiring spot.

As you enjoy your horseback ride through the countryside, admire the majestic beauty of the West Maui Mountain’s rolling hills as well as Waihee Valley, central Maui, and even the summit of Haleakala. It truly doesn’t get more beautiful than this.

Each ride is an hour and a half long, with the morning ride departing at 9 a.m. and check in for the afternoon ride at 12:15 p.m. They also offer private horseback rides as well as lessons for individuals and groups.

Of all the adventures you can take across the Hawaiian Islands, a horseback ride at the stunning Mendes Ranch will never be forgotten.

Overlooking the lush coastline of Maui's northeastern shore as well as the Pacific Ocean, you'll be enamored by every minute of your adventure at Mendes Ranch, so what are you waiting for?

Address: 3530 Kahekili Highway, Wailuku, HI 96793

Mendes Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are closed Sunday. For more information, head over to their website. Have you ever visited this off-the-beaten-path ranch? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below, as well as your favorite places to get away from it all.