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Haleakalā National Park hiking guide

Pīpīwai Trail

A 3.2-mile loop with 710 ft of climbing in Kīpahulu District, rated moderate.

Pīpīwai Trail, Haleakalā National Park
Photo: daveynin

Key facts

Length
3.2 mi (5.1 km)
Elevation gain
710 ft (217 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Kīpahulu District
Highest point
851 ft
Lowest point
123 ft

About Pīpīwai Trail

Bamboo groves line this route in Haleakala's Kipahulu District, where the path leads toward several waterfalls, including Waimoku Falls, and passes an enormous banyan tree. The ground is unpaved, uneven and can turn muddy, so sturdy footwear, water and sun protection are worth bringing. The trail starts from the parking area by the Kipahulu Visitor Center on the Road to Hana, with the Seven Sacred Pools a short walk away.

Route map

Route map of Pīpīwai Trail in Haleakalā National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Pīpīwai Trail5000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 851 ftLow 123 ft
Elevation runs from 123 ft to 851 ft over 3.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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