Waterfall Maui Haleakala National Park

Pipiwai Trail

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A scenic hiking and horseback riding trail that features major waterfalls, beautiful pools and an eerie bamboo forest.

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Sep 27, 2024
We loved this hike but needed a rest day afterwards as we are a couple in our upper 60's. Rocky with lots of roots. Some climbing and some level areas. At the end you do have to walk through a nar… Full review by Meander16019911222
Aug 20, 2024
We did the Haleakalā sunrise on Saturday of our trip. That national park pass is good for three days so if you decide to do the road to Hana and include this trail to see Waimoku Falls, you won't hav… Full review by Greekipina
Jul 13, 2024
We stayed the night at Hana Kai. After a peaceful night of ocean breeze, we hit the trail early and it didn’t disappoint. With a national park pass, entry was free. The parking lot for the trail and … Full review by Chad and Susan D
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I am hearing that the Pipwai Trailis is now permanently closed. Is that true?
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It doesn’t appear to be. I couldn’t find anything stating that to be the case. Sometimes it may temporarily close if the weather is really bad.
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Answer by Andres C · Jan 31, 2023
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Every review says go early. The national park says hours are 9-5. Can we not start the trail until 9 AM?? We are staying in …
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Every review says go early. The national park says hours are 9-5. Can we not start the trail until 9 AM?? We are staying in Hana and are on EST, ready to hike at sunrise if we can…
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Thank you. We got there about 8:15 and arrived behind the gate operator. She let us in a little early. There was a line of about 4 cars at 8:30ish. For other’s information. Agree the drive …
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Thank you. We got there about 8:15 and arrived behind the gate operator. She let us in a little early. There was a line of about 4 cars at 8:30ish. For other’s information. Agree the drive would be difficult in dark. The hike was amazing! Mahalo!
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I've been to Maui a few times, but was wondering how the road on the back side of Maui (Pilani Hwy) is to get to the …
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I've been to Maui a few times, but was wondering how the road on the back side of Maui (Pilani Hwy) is to get to the Pipiwai Trail (NOT via Hana)? I have driven it many years ago and it was a bit sketchy, but definitely doable and was wondering if it is any better or worse as I will be there in February 2020.
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If I am understanding you correctly, you want to get to the Pipiwai Trailhead driving ENE along the southern side of Maui. Assuming you will be renting a car, be sure to check the …
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If I am understanding you correctly, you want to get to the Pipiwai Trailhead driving ENE along the southern side of Maui. Assuming you will be renting a car, be sure to check the agency's policies for driving on this road. My understanding is that this road is very rough and driving on it would void the insurance offered by most car rental companies.
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Answer by James F · Dec 30, 2019
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