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Kipahulu at a Glance
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 in Bullet Points
- Remote farming district near Hana on Maui
- Paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools,
mountain valleys and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean
Kipahulu Location
Located on Maui's eastern shore, about 10
miles (16 km) from Hana
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Kipahulu Weather (top)
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Location: Hana, HI, US
Wind: 21 mph NE
Humidity: 64%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.99 in rising
Sunrise: 6:39 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
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Hi: 82°F
Low: 69°F
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Hi: 84°F
Low: 69°F
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