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Oheo Gulch at a Glance

Looking to spend a few hours away from the lively beaches of Maui? Head to the southeast coast and discover the peaceful Oheo Gulch, part of the Haleakala National Park on the slopes of Maui’s famed volcano. Also known as the Seven Sacred Pools, this sprawling park is home to peaceful streams, majestic waterfalls and an amazing display of Hawaiian flora.

The name Seven Sacred Pools is actually a misnomer - there are dozens of pools in the gulch, each one fed by a series of waterfalls and draining into the ocean nearby. A large stream runs through the area and is crossed by an open bridge, through which visitors can pass to explore the other side. Once you cross (and pay the $10 parking fee), you can access the rest of the park, particularly the winding trail that leads to the peak of Haleakala.

About two miles inland, you will find the two streams that feed all the waterfalls in the area. The Pipiwai and Palikea Streams merge in the distance to create the famed pools that give the place its name. Many people enjoy swimming in the pools, but this can be dangerous, especially if it has recently rained. Very strong flash floodings have occurred in the area and people have been swept into the ocean and drowned.

The gulch is surrounded by a series of trails known as the Kipahulu Area trails. The most popular is the Pipiwai Trail, which lies 650 feet above the gulch and spans two miles each way. It’s an exhausting 2.5-hour hike, but well worth it. Along the way, you’ll see great waterfalls, lookout points and a wide expanse of greenery and blue skies. The trail ends at the 400-ft Waimoku Falls, which falls down a sheer wall of lava rock and makes a truly magnificent picture.

Oheo Gulch in Bullet Points

  • Gulch has ddozens of pools
  • Many hiking trails in the area
  • Great waterfalls near the gulch
  • Swimming in the pools is not recommended due to the danger of hazardous flash floods

Oheo Gulch Location

Address: Highway 31, Hana, Maui, HI 96713

Oheo Gulch Map (top)

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Hana Weather (top)

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Location: Hana, HI, US
Wind: 8 mph NE
Humidity: 73%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in rising
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 6:36 pm
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Low: 64°F
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Oheo Gulch Reviews and Comments (top)

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Amy
Posted 18 days ago
We drove the Road to Hana on February 16 (2010) and went to Oheo Gulch... the pools are all but dry and there was no notice anywhere (until you got to the entrance to the park and paid the fee) that you weren't even allowed to go down to the pools. Very disappointing. We would've turned around at Hana had we known that...
natalie
Posted 296 days ago
An absolute shame! Drove all the way there to camp and ROAD CLOSED AT OHEO GULCH!!! NO SIGN TIL 98% OF THE WAY THERE!!! Had to come home no alternate camping with no permit WHICH I WOULD HAVE GOT had the bridge out been posted!
Need signs at begining of ROAD TO HANA. PLEASE!!!!
 


 

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