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Makahiku Falls
Located within the Hana Highway Region on Maui
Makahiku Falls
Road to Hana Waterfalls
Makahiku Falls is along the Pipiwai Trail, above Seven Sacred Pools as it heads toward the majestic Waimoku Falls. Makahiku Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfall stops on Maui.
It is approximately a half-mile from the trailhead. The trail follows the Pipiwai Stream and is a fantastic hike on Maui. It is roughly 3.8 to 4 miles roundtrip, gaining about 800 feet in elevation. It takes 2 1/2 - 5 hours to hike, depending on how much nature loving you do. The final destination is Waimoku Falls, which is even larger than Makahiku Falls. Both falls are absolutely beautiful and more than well worth the hike to get to it. The bamboo forest is about the midway point, and believe me, you'll know when you're there. It's like you've left the island for Thailand because of all the bamboo.
Pipiwai Trail Map
Route map for Pipiwai Trail from the Kipahulu trailhead through the bamboo forest toward Waimoku Falls. Tap the map to open it full size.
Take Highway 31 south from Hana. The parking lot for all falls and trails is located just past mile marker 42 on the ocean side of the road. Follow the signs to the trailhead. If you cannot find the trailhead, it's on the opposite side of the road from the 'Ohe'o Gulch National Park Visitor Center.
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Mostly dry and breezy across Oʻahu today through Monday, with northeast winds holding steady and only light showers popping up on windward slopes. Leeward and resort areas stay dry.
Late Tuesday the pattern shifts. Winds drop and turn southerly, and tropical moisture moves in Wednesday through Friday—heavy rain will hit the islands, with potential flash flood conditions. Timing and intensity are still uncertain, but plan on wet weather. Ocean conditions will be choppy and elevated through Monday, then gradually ease midweek.
Hit the leeward beaches and snorkel sites Monday and Tuesday. Save indoor plans for Wednesday through Friday.
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Steady northeast winds and mostly dry skies today through Monday. Light showers may pop up on windward slopes and in the mountains, but leeward and resort areas stay mostly dry.
Late Tuesday the pattern shifts. Winds drop and turn southerly, then deep tropical moisture moves in Wednesday through Friday. Heavy rain is likely statewide from late Wednesday onward, with potential flash flood conditions—timing and intensity are still uncertain. Ocean conditions are rough and choppy through Monday on windward shores due to strong winds, then gradually ease mid-week. A slightly larger northwest swell peaks Wednesday, and a west swell from a distant typhoon may bring moderate surf to west-facing Big Island shores by Thursday.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work well Monday and Tuesday. Save indoor plans for Wednesday through Friday.
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Steady northeast winds and mostly dry skies today through Monday, with only light showers scattered across windward slopes and the mountains. Leeward and resort areas stay dry. Ocean conditions are rough and choppy—a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday evening.
Late Tuesday brings a shift. Winds drop and turn southerly, and tropical moisture moves in Wednesday through Friday. Plan for heavy rain and potential flash flooding from late Wednesday onward. Timing and intensity are still uncertain. Surf will ease mid-week, though a northwest swell peaks Wednesday and a distant typhoon may send moderate west swell to west-facing shores by Thursday.
Leeward beaches are your play Monday and Tuesday. Plan indoor activities starting Wednesday when the rain arrives.
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Steady northeast winds are pushing cool, dry air across Kauaʻi right now. Light showers will pop up mainly on windward slopes and mountains through Monday, but leeward and resort areas stay mostly dry.
A pattern shift arrives late Tuesday. Winds will drop and turn southerly, and deep tropical moisture will move in Wednesday through Friday. Heavy rain is likely statewide from late Wednesday onward, with potential flash flood conditions—timing and intensity details are still uncertain. Surf will be choppy and elevated through Monday due to strong winds, then gradually ease mid-week before a slightly larger northwest swell peaks Wednesday.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling are best Monday and Tuesday. Plan indoor activities for Wednesday through Friday.
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