Bamboo forests have overtaken much of the hillside along the north shore, especially west of Mala Town. The Pokemon population is less dense here, but the bamboo forests are home to several invasive species not seen anywhere else along the highway.

The frequent rain of the north face of Mount Sunrise has led to many waterfalls appearing along the highway, from runoff on the side of the road to towering cascades. The largest of these waterfalls have pools or rivers at their base, where fishing is possible. A Good Rod is required to catch anything here. In addition, rain is extremely common here.

Riding up the falls using Waterfall can lead trainers farther up the North Face.

Once a small town with a Fighting Gym alongside the Hapuu Highway, this town was abandoned after forest encroachment and territorial Trevenants made it unlivable. Now the town is abandoned and overgrown, but still standing and accessible by anyone determined enough to get in. The overgrowth of the town constitutes grassy terrain.