–Press Release - February 2009–

Piiholo Ranch Zipline, Hawaii’s Newest and Longest Zipline,

Launches Operation in Upcountry Maui

Seven-generation Maui Baldwin Family is Owner/Operator of Maui’s Newest Eco-Adventure

MAKAWAO, Maui, Hawaii (February 16, 2009) – Piiholo Ranch Zipline, Hawaii’s newest and longest zipline eco-adventure, is now operating on the 800-acre historic Piiholo Ranch above Makawao, Maui.

Piiholo Ranch Zipline Owners/Operators and brothers Jeff, Duke and Chris Baldwin are descendants of the legendary seven-generation Baldwin ranching family on Maui that includes father Peter, a competitive team roper, polo champion, and member of the Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) Hall of Fame. Together they have built one of the country’s longest and most ecologically sensitive ziplines nearing three miles of scenic thrills, with the longest line at 2800 feet, heights from 42 feet to 600 feet, and speeds up to 40 miles per hour.

The course includes a zipline of four lines side-by-side (the only one in Hawaii) and five ziplines of two lines side-by-side; a suspension bridge; and seven-station, 42-foot tall climbing tower and ropes course (Tango Tower) covering approximately 100 acres.

Guests are outfitted with the latest ziplining equipment including the top state-of-the-art zipline harness available and offering maximum comfort, safety helmet, and tethered trolley. Knowledgeable guides lead them through a fun and challenging bird’s eye view of the rain forest. All tours start by crossing a 317-foot long suspension bridge which takes you from the parking lot to the course. Ziplines criss-cross over verdant, deep gulches and zipliners soar over a beautiful forest canopy, including koa, ohi`a, halapepe and kukui trees, while taking in bi-coastal views and the grandeur of Haleakala summit. 

Four Adventure tours are available:

5-Line Adventure

4-Line Adventure

Tango Tower

Walk Along Adventure

Combine a zipline adventure with the Tango Tower and receive a $20 discount.

Participants must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 75 pounds and 275 pounds for ziplining and at least 60 pounds for Tango Tower.  The tour is not for pregnant women, people with back problems or any serious medical condition. Closed toed shoes are required. Some moderate to advanced physical activity and stair climbing is expected.

Piiholo Ranch Zipline operates daily with tours embarking hourly from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations or information,
call (808) 572-1717, or visit http://piiholozipline.com.

About Piiholo Ranch (http://www.piiholo.com)

Piiholo Ranch is an 800-acre working cattle ranch owned by Peter Baldwin and his sons Jeff, Duke (natural resource manager) and Chris (cattle operations manager) in keeping with seven generations of the Baldwin ranching tradition on Maui. The Ranch tour operations include horseback trail rides and lessons, and Hawaii’s newest and longest zipline eco-adventure.  Situated on Piiholo Road near the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) town of Makawao, the ranch is at an elevation of 2000 feet on Mt. Haleakala with bi-coastal Pacific Ocean views. A towering eucalyptus forest with many native plant and tree species dot the countryside, and common wildlife sightings include axis deer, mountain boar, the endangered Hawaiian Pueo (owl) and Nene geese. A nursery and preserve for Hawaii’s state bird, the endangered Nene, is located on the ranch and is the first and only on Maui listed under the State Safe Harbor Agreement. More than 300 head of cattle roam the ranch, and 40 horses are corralled on the property. A rodeo arena hosts state-wide roping event. xml sitemap