I live on Maui and for years have driven down lower Nahiku Road as a side trip on the way to Hana, but after the Lahaina fire the locals (or at least one of them, a wahine in a truck) are very unfriendly. I would not recommend this road to tourists at this time.

We've visited this spectacular place in 2013 and again in 2018. However, this year, 2023, there were signs telling Tourists to Stay away and "we don't want you here". Road that leads down the road was partially blocked with signage everywhere, making it clear tourists are not welcome. A sign also states the bridge is out. The bridge was also not able to have cars in 2018, but we were able to walk across with no issue. Not sure if the Bridge is actually still out or not. This was very disappointing as when we were able to visit, it was open land with no homes on a beautiful point. No people to disturb. Very sad the locals have the power to keep other Americans from seeing a part of our wonderful country. For us, this place was the highlight of the Road to Hana.