Kipahulu Photos
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Kipahulu, Maui
Kipahulu, which means “fetch from exhausted gardens” in the Hawaiian language, is a remote farming district on Maui located about 10 miles (16 km) from Hana. Kipahulu is an isolated coastal valley characterized by acres of lush vegetation in their native and undisturbed states. The town still lacks public electric and water utilities. Residents source water from a stream.
Once a heavily populated, Kipahulu was farmed by native Polynesians about 1200 years ago. Farm sites and terraces abound in the area. In the 1800s, the population dwindled as people flocked to whaling ports like Lahaina. A former sugar town, Kipahulu was turned into a ranch-style village when the mill closed in 1923. During the 1900s, Kipahulu served as a port for an inter-island steamship company.
Kipahulu is a paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Upper Kipahulu, on the eastern side between Hana and Kaupo, has been added to the Haleakala National Park in order to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the valley. One of the most visited places on Maui, the Oheo Gulch (also known as the “Seven Sacred Pools”) is on the Kipahulu section of the Haleakala National Park.
Several hiking trails, including the famed Pipewai Trail, abound in the area. Remains of traditional Hawaiian living such as native Hawaiian boats, canoes and heiaus have been preserved and can be seen when hiking around Kipahulu.
Other highlights of the town include the nearby burial place of the American aviator Charles Lindbergh and a fresh fruit stand, which uses a blender powered by a bicycle.
Kipahulu’s zip ode is 96713.
Kipahulu Overview
- Remote farming district near Hana on Maui
- Paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
Location: Located on Maui's eastern shore, about 10 miles (16 km) from Hana
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