Landmark ID: #1960

The Watcher on
Lyon's Hill.

Fagan's Cross

Hana, Maui • Erected 1960

A Legacy in Stone

This massive landmark stands at the summit of Puʻu O Kila (Lyon’s Hill). It is a white concrete and lava rock cross standing roughly 18 feet tall, designed to withstand the heavy trade winds and salt air of the East Maui coast.

Field of View: Commanding 360-degree view of Hana Bay, green pastures, and the coastline stretching toward Kīpahulu.

Paul Fagan

Erected in 1960 to honor Paul Fagan, the entrepreneur credited with saving the local economy. After the collapse of the sugar industry, Fagan introduced cattle ranching and tourism (founding the Hana-Maui Resort), transforming Hana into the thriving destination it is today.

Economic Architect

Hike Protocol

Trail Metrics

Distance 1.5 mi RT
Difficulty Moderate

Steep / Slippery

Access Level

Crosses private Hana Ranch land but is open to public during daylight hours.

Respect grazing cattle

Advisory

Wear sturdy shoes (no flip-flops). Bring water (little shade). Limited parking on roadside.

Trailhead: Opposite Hana-Maui Resort

Overlooking the town that Fagan built