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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail loop from Kīpahulu

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United States

Maui County

Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail loop from Kīpahulu

Easy

4.9

(8170)

9,304

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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail loop from Kīpahulu

01:06

3.58km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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117 m

Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Highly recommended - lots of interesting things to read and look at. There are also lots of souvenirs.

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877 m

Makahiku Falls viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Varied hike e.g. through a bamboo forest with wild pigs and a special background noise.

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1.45 km

Pīpīwai Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pipiwai Trail is a challenging 4-mile round trip, but the stunning views of Makahiku and Waimoku Falls make it well worth the effort. The path is well-maintained and winds …

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1.73 km

Bamboo Forest, Haleakalā National Park

Highlight • Forest

The rustling of the wind is fantastic and there is sometimes a glimpse of the wild pigs that live in the forest.

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2.31 km

Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful scenery in Haleakala NP, don't forget the Tri-Park Pass.

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3.36 km

The Māhele — Historical Signboard

Highlight • Historical Site

The Māhele, meaning "division", was one of the most important events in Hawaiian history. Many native Hawaiians were separated from their land: this signpost tells the local history of one such family.

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3.44 km

Pipiwai Trail and Kuloa Point Trail Sign

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The inland route to the waterfall and the small trail to the coast are well-marked, and both are easy to walk. It's important to note that these routes are located …

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3.51 km

Kūloa Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kūloa Point overlooks the Alenuihāhā Channel, which separates Maui from Hawaiʻi Island. On a clear day, you can see the island from the visitor deck, some thirty miles away. A …

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3.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Friday 8 May

27°C

23°C

20 %

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Makahiku Falls viewpoint – Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail loop from Kīpahulu

Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center

Makahiku Falls viewpoint

Pīpīwai Trail

Bamboo Forest, Haleakalā National Park

Banyan Tree — Pīpīwai Trail

The Māhele — Historical Signboard

Pipiwai Trail and Kuloa Point Trail Sign

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