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Maui History & Cultural Activities
Museums & Historical Landmarks
East Maui
Oheo Gulch - Seven Sacred Pools |
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History &
Information
 A
series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil pools flow through
the O'heo Gulch and into the ocean nearby. The Pipiwai
Streams feeds these falls and numerous pools starting 2
miles inland. The easiest to reach and the nicest pools are
located near the shoreline. The land where the Seven Sacred
Pools are situated was donated to the Haleakala National
Park system so that the pools would forever be open to the
public. This is a natural playground for locals and tourists
alike. There is hiking, historical sites, "cliff" jumping,
pool swimming, and interesting people watching. The area is
always crowded on weekends and, even though there is a large
gravel parking lot, it is often full. Come early to get a
spot or stay in Hana to assure an early arrival. The Pipiwai
Trail, above the Seven Sacred Pools, is one of the best
hikes on Maui. It is 4 miles roundtrip, gaining 650-feet in
elevation. It takes 2 1/2 - 5 hours to hike, depending on
how much nature loving you do. There are several great
waterfalls along the route with the final destination being
Waimoku Falls, falling 400-feet down a sheer lava rock wall.
Along the Pipiwai Trail is Infinity Pool. It has a row of
thick rocks that keep you from plunging over the 200-foot
waterfall during normal flow times. This pool is much more
secluded than the more popular Seven Sacred Pools.
Directions: Take Highway 31 south from Hana. The parking lot
for all falls and trails is located just past Mile Marker
#42 on the ocean side of the road.
Useful Information:
Numerous pools and waterfalls
Great hikes
Historical site and heaiu nearby
Beautiful, picturesque setting
Portable toilets
Large, gravel parking lot
Concessions usually available on the weekends
No lifeguards
Use extreme caution before jumping into the pools - check
for hidden rocks and depth of pool first
NEVER dive into the pools
Lava rock is VERY slippery when wet - wear beach shoes for
protection and safety
Bring water
1/2 mile loop trail leads to the Seven Sacred Pools
Flash flooding is possible. Monitor weather conditions at
all times and be prepared to leave the area quickly in case
of a flood.
For Hiking & Camping in Oheo
Gluch,
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