Piiholo Ranch Horseback Rides

There is only one horseback trail ride on Maui that offers you a real paniolo adventure. Come ride on the Baldwin family's ranch who have been cattle ranching on Maui for six generations. Owned and operated by Peter Baldwin and his family, Piiholo ranch offers a wide range of adventures for the whole family.

New for 2010, Piiholo ranch is offering a one hour ride and lessons for the keiki (kids) in the arena. They only have to be 3 years old!
For those of you who have experience riding horses, we have an advanced ride. This is a 3-hour ride with lunch. You will first ride in the arena to get to know your horse at a walk, trot and canter. Then it is off to explore the ranch, where you'll be able to spread out and trot and canter at certain areas.

At 2,000-feet elevation it's always 10 degrees cooler up-country than down by the ocean. Riding out on the ranch you'll be surrounded by towering eucalyptus trees and lush green pastures. On top of Piiholo Ranch, that overlooks the whole ranch, you'll see views from Haleakala Crater all the way down to the blue Pacific. You'll also be able to see the other islands of Molokai and Ka'hoolawe; as well as the west Maui mountains. With plenty of open range to ride we encourage you move freely and ride side by side.

Days that the ranch moves cattle present a unique opportunity for guests to get involved, allowing you to participate in moving the herd from one pasture to another. If you'd like to experience a cattle drive, it's a good idea to phone ahead and schedule your ride.

Piiholo Ranch has a variety of horses, from retired polo ponies and roping horses to stouter types which can accommodate bigger people. The wranglers will first match a horse to your height and weight, and then give a briefing about the horses along with basic horseback riding instruction at the beginning of the ride. Rides are limited to six people, ensuring that guests have a quality adventure and can easily talk one-on-one with wranglers.

The Morning Picnic Ride is a 3-hour adventure out on the ranch, from the corral to Twin Koas and up to Piiholo Hill—check-in at 9:30am. A picnic lunch is waiting for you in a small pavillion tucked back in the trees. A 2-hour Country Ride roams through the open range and includes refreshments—check-in at 8:30am and 12:30pm. The 2-hour Private Ride is available but we also recommend a 3-hour ride for enough time to enjoy lunch and explore hidden pools. Required attire is long pants, layered top or jacket, and closed-toe shoes. To book a ride, call (808) 357-5544 or visit www.piiholo.com Call us direct and mention the "Best Of Maui" and get a discount of $20 per couple.