Makahiku Falls in Haleakala National Park

Makahiku Falls

The 185-foot Makahiku Falls is (barely) visible via the Pipiwai Trail.

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Makahiku Falls Details

The 185-foot Makahiku Falls is visible from a spur trail off the Pipiwai Trail, above the O'heo Gulch pools. The falls is located on O'heo Gulch stream, and is about a half-mile along the trailhead, which culminates at Waimoku Falls.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Makahiku Falls

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0.2 mi away

Pipiwai Trail

The Pipiwai Trail is one of the most interesting and rewarding hikes on Maui.

0.4 mi away

Kipahulu Visitor Center

The coastal Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park has its own visitor center.

0.4 mi away

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.

0.4 mi away

Hawaiian Hale

A reproduction of a traditional Hawaiian hale, or house, stands near the Kipahulu Visitor Center.

0.5 mi away

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.