Pools of ʻOheʻo & Pipiwai Trail
Kīpahulu, Haleakalā National Park
The coastal section of Haleakalā National Park, where stacked waterfall pools and a bamboo forest trail lead to Waimoku Falls, about 120 meters high.
Kīpahulu lies about 16 km south of Hana and is part of Haleakalā National Park. ʻŌheʻo Gulch, commonly known as the 'Seven Sacred Pools', is a chain of waterfalls and pools, and swimming is often prohibited due to the risk of falling rocks and flash floods. The Pipiwai Trail is about 6.4 km round trip, passing giant banyan trees, Makahiku Falls and a shaded bamboo forest, and ending at Waimoku Falls, about 120 meters high. The full hike takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. Admission is covered by the national park vehicle pass, which is valid for 3 days and shared with the summit area. Check the official website for details.
Opening hours
All day; visitor center approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Hamoa Beach
- Hāna
- Waiʻānapanapa State Park
- Haleakalā National Park (Summit Sunrise)
- Keʻanae Peninsula
- Road to Hana (Hana Highway)
- Aliʻi Kula Lavender
- Twin Falls