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Oheo Gulch-Seven Pools
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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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. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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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. |
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HIKING
& CAMPING INFORMATION |
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Click Here For Hiking |
Click Here For Camping |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/kipahulu.htm |
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