Maui Waterfalls

June 1, 2008 · Print This Article

Maui WaterfallThe Hawaiian islands all have a diverse thriving nature and many different habitats and ecosystems. The mountains and volcanoes hosts a large amount of waterfalls that offer recreational beauty for those visiting. If you are exploring Maui, there are some waterfalls that you don’t want to miss.

Blue Angels falls are situated on the east of Maui, and are one of the most popular and beautiful waterfall you can find in the state of Hawaii. To get to the falls you have to make a small hike off the end of Ula’ino Road. Well there you can enjoy a swim in the clear and fresh water surrounded by the rainforest that’s filled with wildlife and natural flora.

The Waimuko falls in the southeast of Maui is a great hike and offers you a close contact with nature. You follow the Pipiwai Stream at a trail for about 2miles with a gain of 650 feet in elevation. When you reach your destination you’re at a gigantic waterfall, dropping around 400 feet into a rocky pool.

Seven sacred pools is found just before the Pipiwai Trail to Waimuko falls.
It’s also called ‘Ohe’o Gulch and is a series of lovely waterfalls and tranquil pools that lies close to the shoreline. It’s part of the Haleakala National Park and is a popular spot for tourists to visit and enjoy playing and swimming in the pools.

Makapipi falls is one of the most stunning sights at Maui. It’s located just below the Hana Highway, as the bridge crosses the Makapipi Stream. If you lean over the railing you will see the stream fall  down into the chrystal blue pool below.

Maui offers a great variety of gorgeous  waterfalls and many of them are really easy to access. Along the Hana Highway there are actually many waterfalls situated and while driving around you can easily get to see quite a lot of them just next to the road. So an easy way to explore Maui’s waterfalls is to take a day and drive around and you will have the opportunity to visit many of them. Enjoy the freshness of sparkling crystal clear water!

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