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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Kūloa Point loop from Kīpahulu

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Maui County

Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Kūloa Point loop from Kīpahulu

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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Kūloa Point loop from Kīpahulu

00:44

2.45km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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117 m

Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Highly recommended - lots of interesting things to read and look at. There are also lots of souvenirs.

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877 m

Makahiku Falls viewpoint

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Varied hike e.g. through a bamboo forest with wild pigs and a special background noise.

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1.56 km

Pipiwai Trail and Kuloa Point Trail Sign

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The inland route to the waterfall and the small trail to the coast are well-marked, and both are easy to walk. It's important to note that these routes are located …

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1.64 km

The Māhele — Historical Signboard

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The Māhele, meaning "division", was one of the most important events in Hawaiian history. Many native Hawaiians were separated from their land: this signpost tells the local history of one such family.

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1.84 km

First Pool of ʻOheʻo Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the first of the Seven Sacred Pools, or 'O'heo Gulch pools, which cascade down the length of the Pīpīwai Trail.

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1.99 km

Kūloa Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kūloa Point Trail runs along the coast; visitors can explore cultural sites that showcase the history and culture of Kīpahulu. Kūola Point is a sea cliff with black rocks and …

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2.17 km

Hala Fruit (Pandanus tectorius)

Highlight • Natural

The hala fruit, also known as Pandanus tectorius, is a tropical fruit consisting of many segments called "keys" or "cones." It is native to Hawaii. The flesh is mildly sweet and can be eaten raw or cooked.

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2.39 km

Kūloa Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kūloa Point overlooks the Alenuihāhā Channel, which separates Maui from Hawaiʻi Island. On a clear day, you can see the island from the visitor deck, some thirty miles away. A …

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2.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.17 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

250 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Kūloa Point loop from Kīpahulu

Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center

Makahiku Falls viewpoint

Pipiwai Trail and Kuloa Point Trail Sign

The Māhele — Historical Signboard

First Pool of ʻOheʻo Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools)

Kūloa Point

Hala Fruit (Pandanus tectorius)

Kūloa Point

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