Hike on Haleakala (Maui) -- Poli Poli (or something like that)
Oct 11th, 2004, 04:46 PM
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Hike on Haleakala (Maui) -- Poli Poli (or something like that)
My mom sent me an email a while ago, mentioning she'd heard this hike was excellent (like hiking through an enchanted forest) but I can't remember what it's called and she's in Hawaii herself right now!
Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Can you give me any info on it?
Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Can you give me any info on it?
Oct 11th, 2004, 06:08 PM
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Pipiwai Trail -- a 2.2 mile (one-way) trail through bamboo forest up to 400ft Waimoku Falls. It's a fabulous hike.
It's at the eastern tip of Haleakala Nat'l Park, several miles SE of Hana; just above the seven sacred pools.
The following is a web site with more detail:
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_...imokuFalls.htm
It's at the eastern tip of Haleakala Nat'l Park, several miles SE of Hana; just above the seven sacred pools.
The following is a web site with more detail:
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/sites_...imokuFalls.htm
Oct 11th, 2004, 06:58 PM
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There are many trails through Poli Poli. Poli Poli Springs is upcountry, at Kula. DH goes mountain biking up a few times a month, and somethimes I have go up with him and hike. There are redwoods and you are right at the cloud line, so. yes, it is like an enchanted forest. I don't have any links offhand to recommend, but if you do a search for Poli Poli Springs you will will find a lot of information. I know there is at least one website with comprehensive trail maps of Poli Poli.
Oct 11th, 2004, 07:32 PM
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See if this helps you at all:
http://www.hawaiitrails.org/trail.asp?TrailID=MA+09+004
http://www.hawaiitrails.org/trail.asp?TrailID=MA+09+004
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Oops...thanks for correcting me htg2maui!
I recall wanting to hike the trails up in the Polipoli Springs State Rec Area when I last visited. But after making it up on the twisty Waipoli Road (or at least I think that's the name), I didn't feel our rental sedan could handle the rugged dirt roads up at the top. I knew there was a reason why I tell myself to rent a 4x4 the next time I go to Maui.
I recall wanting to hike the trails up in the Polipoli Springs State Rec Area when I last visited. But after making it up on the twisty Waipoli Road (or at least I think that's the name), I didn't feel our rental sedan could handle the rugged dirt roads up at the top. I knew there was a reason why I tell myself to rent a 4x4 the next time I go to Maui.
