username
X
password
register
for free!
 help
 Home FAQ Contribute Camp Granada Surveys Shop
 TrailDEX Filter Areas A to Z Easy Hikes in Season Dog Hikes in Season
 MapRoute Editor Route Editor Route CloudRoute Scout Route Scout Foliage DEX Wildflower DEX
Publish a Guide
Trail/Hike Guide
 GPS Route
Recorded Track of a Hike
 Triplog
Review/Journal of a Hike
 Photoset
Photos of a Hike
help
  HAZ Forum
ArticlesGuidesRoutes
 
Photosets
 Recent Photosets
Liked PixelMASTERS
Avatars Tagged Notes
 
 Comments
triplogs   photosets   labels comments more
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls - 3 members in 5 triplogs have rated this an average 4.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
5 triplogs
login for filter options
Jul 27 2024
avatar

 Photos 1,345
 Triplogs 298

67 male
 Joined Jan 15 2010
 Avondale
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku FallsMaui, HI
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls
Maui, HI
Hiking avatar Jul 27 2024
leonesiegel • Triplogs 298
Hiking3.80 Miles 657 AEG
Hiking3.80 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   1.90 mph
657 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
First trip to Maui what a blast. We did this amid the humidity, a lovely hike.
_____________________
 
Oct 21 2023
avatar

 Guides 41
 Routes 1,626
 Photos 14,983
 Triplogs 2,760

69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku FallsMaui, HI
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls
Maui, HI
Hiking avatar Oct 21 2023
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking4.65 Miles 759 AEG
Hiking4.65 Miles   2 Hrs   48 Mns   1.66 mph
759 ft AEG3 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Kuloa Point Loop to 7 Sacred Pools
Partners none no partners
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
This is a steady climb past the 200' tall Makahiku Falls, through a bamboo forest and ending at the 400' tall Waimoku Falls.

Makahiku Falls at a trickle
[ youtube video ]

Most of the hike is under tree cover. Some of the typically muddy areas have been covered with boardwalk.
You still need to watch your footing with tree roots and rocks.

It was a windy day and walking through the bamboo forest was noisy with the stalks/trunks banging against each other. At one point I checked the temp, it was 74 degrees with 99% humidity.

Back at the beginning of the trail, we checked out short the Kuloa Point Loop to 7 Sacred Pools.

We met and talked with a Park Ranger who gave us some insight into some other hikes on Maui. She also recommended the best place to view the sunrise up on Haleakala that we had reservations for in a few days. It worked out great and we did not have to fight the crowds.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Indian banyan tree
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Makahiku Falls  Waimoku Falls
_____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry 🦅
 
Oct 21 2018
avatar

 Routes 17
 Photos 485
 Triplogs 510

77 male
 Joined Jan 07 2010
 Chandler, AZ
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku FallsMaui, HI
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls
Maui, HI
Hiking avatar Oct 21 2018
Mike_Fels • Triplogs 510
Hiking4.46 Miles 868 AEG
Hiking4.46 Miles
868 ft AEG
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Lots of rain 2 days before made the falls quite full. In the about 15 years since last doing this hike things have changed quite a bit. The parking lot moved, bridges have been added, the trail was widened through the bamboo forest, it's a lot more popular, now it's part of the Haleakala National Park. Luckily with the senior pass there is still no charge for access. The rains caused so much water the park service closed the 7 pools for swimming. The day before there was a landslide that blocked the road.
_____________________
 
Mar 10 2016
avatar

 Routes 1
 Photos 29,225
 Triplogs 1,447

45 female
 Joined Jan 18 2011
 In the Wild
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku FallsMaui, HI
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls
Maui, HI
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2016
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Hiking4.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Torch-ginger
_____________________
 
Jun 29 2011
avatar

 Routes 144
 Photos 1,145
 Triplogs 1,238

77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku FallsMaui, HI
Pipiwai Trail to Makahiku and Waimoku Falls
Maui, HI
Hiking avatar Jun 29 2011
Sun_Ray • Triplogs 1,238
Hiking4.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   1.74 mph
800 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Staying in Wailea, Maui for nieces wedding and took the opportunity to do this fabulous hike. We took our rental sedan on "The Road To Hana", it's about 30 miles south on a narrow, sometimes dirt road with many one lane bridges. Since the hike was my idea...on the way I was starting to hope this hike would be all I've heard it would be. Lots of people on the trail so go as early in the day as you can. I've got to say the bamboo forest was as exiting to me as the 400 foot Waimoku Falls. Just got home so will need a few days to post the pics. Worth the drive? You decide once you've viewed the pictures. Hiked with Jude, Lori, Pax.
_____________________
Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
 
average hiking speed 1.77 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

FAQ
helpcommentissue

end of page marker