State: Hawaii
Location: Haleakala National Park
Length, Round Trip: 4 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 0 feet
Maximum Elevation: 1000 feet
Best Season: Winter
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Heavy
Exotic foliage is the norm on Oahu
Trail Information
The Pipiwai Trail is a moderate 4 mile round trip trail to Waimoku Falls. It winds upslope along the edge of Pipiwai Stream past several waterfalls and pools. The remains of a sugar mill dam, irrigation systems and flumes of the late 1800’s can be seen in several places along the trail. The Makahiku Overlook is just 0.5 miles up the trail and looks down on a beautiful 184 foot waterfall. Continue your hike over foot bridges above the stream and through the bamboo forest. The trail ends near the base of the 400 foot Waimoku Falls.
Be prepared for rain, mud and slippery mosses. Mosquitoes are very friendly here so insect repellent is a must for this hike.
Directions
From Oheo Gulch Parking Area:
The Pipiwai Trail heads from the Oheo Gulch parking area away from the ocean towards two large waterfalls.
