Ohe'o Gulch
Ohe'o Gulch
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Becky V
Norcross, GA338 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I recently visited the Ohe'o Gulch during our trip to Maui. Lots of beautiful scenery.
Written 26 October 2023
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Taylor Morris
Boise, ID81 contributions
Feb 2023
I don't think they let you get in the pools anymore, but the views are well worth it. There's a small loop (not the Pipiwai Trail) that takes you down near the coast right above the black sand beach. It's really pretty looking out to the water and then back up to the hills. We just sat on the rocks near the edge and enjoyed the view for a bit.
Written 23 June 2023
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,792 contributions
Feb 2023
We went on a very rainy day (we were soaked) and it was nice to see, but I don't think I would do it again in the rain. It was just a little scary with the flash flood warnings and the incredible amount of water coming down. We had to walk in as the gate was down, but lots of cars were parked along the road, with visitors doing the same thing.
Written 1 March 2023
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loomis50
Grand Rapids, MI50 contributions
Dec 2022
It was $30 per car to enter the National Park. The pass is valid for three days of park access. The various falls were flowing less this time, in December, than there were during our previous trip in April.
I think that it is worth the one hour hike up to the bamboo forest. That was other-worldly, Peaceful and dark. Important tip: wear very supportive shoes! You will walk over root systems constantly, which are hard on your feet.
The best waterfall view was actually on the bridge right as you enter the bamboo forest. Better water flows and a much better vantage point than the seven pools below.
I think that it is worth the one hour hike up to the bamboo forest. That was other-worldly, Peaceful and dark. Important tip: wear very supportive shoes! You will walk over root systems constantly, which are hard on your feet.
The best waterfall view was actually on the bridge right as you enter the bamboo forest. Better water flows and a much better vantage point than the seven pools below.
Written 8 January 2023
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Spence1980
Connecticut52 contributions
Nov 2022
We were there on a very rainy day and didn't get the hype. Because of the heavy rains it was just a raging torrent of brown water. Nothing that I would describe as beautiful, and the vegetation along the trail was so overgrown that we could barely see the water anyway. I know the mission of the National Park Service is to protect places, but would it kill them to at least let us see the water if not go into it anymore? If you've made it to Hana and it's still early, then I'd say it's worth the extra drive, but if it's already late in the day or if it's raining, then skip it.
Written 8 November 2022
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Ken D
Charlottesville, VA44 contributions
Oct 2022
We walked here after the Pipiwai trail...it's an easy stroll with a huge payoff. There are some nice flat rocks to sit on right where the gulch and ocean meet and it's a great place to just enjoy watching nature at work while munching on a snack.
Written 6 November 2022
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Belinda E
Brisbane, Australia452 contributions
Oct 2022
We had hiked the Pipiwai trail earlier in the day and found it somewhat underwhelming. We ended up doing the "quick" Kuloa Point Trail on impulse and enjoyed it far more than expected.
I understand that once you used to be able to swim in the Sacred Pools. That would have been amazing however we still enjoyed the cliff top walk.
On the day that we visited there was a special visitor lazing on the beach so that really made our day :)
I understand that once you used to be able to swim in the Sacred Pools. That would have been amazing however we still enjoyed the cliff top walk.
On the day that we visited there was a special visitor lazing on the beach so that really made our day :)
Written 19 October 2022
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Marc N
Bartlesville, OK932 contributions
Mar 2022
Access was easy from the national park parking lot. It has been dry so there is not much to see until the rain picks up.
Written 13 March 2022
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Ryan S
Provo, UT18 contributions
Feb 2022
The Oheo gulch was almost dry when we visited, so the pools weren't exactly cascading. And you can't swim in it anymore. This used to be a real highlight of the Road to Hana. Less so now. Probably not worth visiting unless you're going to hike Pipiwai Trail.
Written 22 February 2022
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michigantraveler35
Benzonia, MI201 contributions
Nov 2021
The Ohe’o Gulch (also called Seven Sacred Pools) is along the Kuloa Point Trail – an easy 1/2-mile loop that is partially along a stream to where major pools spill into the ocean. It was nice but not as pretty or as stunning as I'd imagined it would be. The pools were murky from the churning of the small waterfalls. In hindsight we would have rather spent more time at other sights along the Road to Hana instead of taking time to see this.
Written 28 January 2022
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MiloMan432
Cedar Falls, IA12 contributions
How easy is it to access the pools? Is there a long hike and/or treacherous terrain to navigate? Thanks!
Tommy B
West Sussex, UK8 contributions
Hi, do you know what the other waterfalls with the pools you could swim in were before you got to the 7 sisters? Thanks. Tommy
Ramon Cinquefoil
Irving, TX209 contributions
Along the route were many waterfalls. Most of the ones that allow swimming have small parking lots nearby.
TrishSouthlake
Southlake13 contributions
Can you tell me what time you got there ? Thanks
fremme
BC14 contributions
We were camping at the campground so fairly early in the morning. Maybe 10am or so.
Mike M
Connecticut32 contributions
Is it possible to drive from my hotel in Wailea to the Haleakala crater and the 7 scared pools in 1 day?
kurakasama
Lincoln, CA4 contributions
That would be a long hard day with all that driving but you could definately do it. The pass for the park is good for 3 days so I would recommend splitting it into 2 days.
greenlaundry
Singapore9 contributions
Does the City Room, 1 King Bed have a work desk/table & chair?
Jeni P
Muncie, IN
Hello, I would like to see Ohe'o Gluch but I don't want all of the add ons like the flight, wine tasting and beach visiting. Is there any way for me to go to Ohe's gulch without doing all of the extras?
Thanks!
808MikeN
Clarksville, TN497 contributions
Are you willing to drive to Ohe'o Gulch? It takes about three to four hours from Kahului Airport past Hana. It's around mile marker 42 on Hana Hwy, and it's a very slooow driving. Since it's inside of Haleakala National Park, there's $10 per vehicle entrance fee unless you're active duty military personnel, or you've already entered National Park at Haleakala Crater...I think they give you like three-day pass to enter all three points at this national park (not 100% on this).
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