About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadKipahulu Visitor Center, Hana coast
SurfaceUnpaved trail with a steady climb
Best seasonYear round. The summit sits above 9,000 feet and can be near freezing at dawn; the Kipahulu coast is hot and humid.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe trail is unpaved, rocky, contains exposed tree roots, and is often muddy. There are stairs along the trail in several locations and a significant amount of elevation gain in a short distance.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall

Hike to an overlook of Makahiku Falls by taking the Pipiwai Trail. Make your way through a verdant canopy along the way to the falls. About 0.5 of a mile (0.8 km) into the trail you will reach the overlook of the nearly 200 foot (61 m) tall waterfall and the valley carved by these powerful waters. Turn around here for a 1 mile (1.6 km) roundtrip hike. This hike is great for visitors looking for a shorter hike that does not require a half day. The Pipiwai trail continues past this point for another 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and terminates at another waterfall, Waimoku Falls. If you decide to continue, be sure to have water, snacks, rain gear, and sun protection. Reaching Waimoku and returning to the parking lot is a 4 mile (6.4 km) roundtrip hike.

Tips
A good turnaround if you do not have time for the full Pipiwai walk to Waimoku Falls. About twenty minutes each way.
Location

Kipahulu Visitor Center, Hana coast

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