Fagan's Cross is a large stone cross on Lyon Hill in Hana, Hawaii. Created in 1960, it is 545 ft (166 m) above sea level and made from volcanic rock.[1] It is a common stop for people passing by the area on the Hana Highway.[2]
History
The cross was created in 1960 in memory of San Francisco-native Paul Irving Fagan, Sr., who, before dying in 1960, established cattle farming in Hana, where the cross is located. Fagan also built the town's main hotel, Travaasa Hana, now owned by Hyatt, in 1946.[3][4] Fagan was not buried near the cross; he was interred at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in California.[2][5]
Features
Residents of Hana gather before sunrise at the cross on Easter Sunday to perform mass during the sunrise.[4] The cross can be accessed through a 1.5 mi (2.4 km) round trip hike with 500 ft (150 m) elevation gain. The trailhead is located across from the Travaasa Hana hotel. In addition to the cross, the trail also leads to a panoramic viewpoint of Maui's eastern coast. The grounds around the cross have an ant infestation.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Fagan's Cross in Hana, Maui, Hawaii". Hawaiian Beach Rentals. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ a b Shute, Megan (2020-02-11). "Nestled Atop A Hawaiian Hill, Fagan's Cross Is A Unique Roadside Attraction With Stunning Views". OnlyInYourStateto. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Towle, Mimi (2014-03-08). "Hike to the Cross in Hana". Local Getaways Hawaii. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ a b Beal, Sheila (2014-04-20). "Fagan's Cross in Hana, Maui". Go Visit Hawaii. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Chan, Tracy (2019-02-26). "How to See the Sunrise at Fagan's Cross, Hana, Maui". Hawaii Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-04.