Kuloa Point Trail
The easy, 0.6-mile Kuloa Point Trail in the park's Kipahulu area takes you from the visitor center to scenic Kuloa Point.
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Kuloa Point Trail Details
The easy, 0.6-mile Kuloa Point Trail in the park's Kipahulu area takes you from the visitor center to scenic Kuloa Point, overlooking the ocean. Along the way you'll pass an outdoor exhibit on Hawaiian culture, including the reproduction of a traditional hale, or house, and the trail to Ohe'o Gulch. At the overlook, you'll have an unobstructed view of 'Alenuihaha Channel and, in the distance, the Big Island of Hawaii.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.6 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kuloa Point Trail
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Kipahulu Visitor Center
The coastal Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park has its own visitor center.
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Hawaiian Hale
A reproduction of a traditional Hawaiian hale, or house, stands near the Kipahulu Visitor Center.
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Kipahulu Campground
Kipahulu Campground is near sea level in the Kipahulu area of the park.
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Ohe'o Gulch
Commonly, if incorrectly, referred to as the Seven Sacred Pools, the pools of Ohe'o Gulch are located in the Kipahula section of the park.
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Pipiwai Trail
The Pipiwai Trail is one of the most interesting and rewarding hikes on Maui.