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Why are the pools of OHEO closed?
To protect visitor safety, the park has closed the ‘Oheʻo Pools to visitors and they will remain closed until the area can be assessed for risk of further rockslides.
How do I get to the Seven Sacred pools?
One of the easiest ways to access the pools is via the Pipiwai Trail. This 1.8-mile route offers one of the best hikes in East Maui. Winding along a string of dramatic pools and waterfalls, you’ll encounter a giant Banyan tree, dense bamboo forests, and a grove of mountain apple trees.
Is Kipahulu open?
The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park is daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Is Kipahulu campground open?
Check-out time is 11 am. To promote physical distancing between campers during the pandemic, the campground will open at 9 of the 21 sites and the group camping site will remain temporarily closed.
Is Sliding Sands Trail open?
All Summit District Trails are open including Haleakalā Crater hiking trails and wilderness areas, Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail and Halemau’u Trail. Sunrise reservations allow access to the Summit District from 3 am to 7 am. Sunrise reservations are available on Recreation.gov up to 60 days in advance.
Is Hosmer Grove Campground open?
Hosmer Grove Campground is open year-round.
Can you camp in Haleakala Crater?
Staying overnight within Haleakalā National Park is only allowed in a designated camping area. Reservations can be made at Hosmer Grove Campground in the summit district or in Kīpahulu Campground in the coastal district.
Is the Pipiwai trail open?
Trails in the Kīpahulu District open daily from 9 am to 5 pm include: Pīpīwai Trail and Kūloa Point Trail. We recommend starting the Pīpīwai Trail early and no later than 3 pm to ensure you are out of the park when the gate closes at 5 pm.
Can you car camp at Hosmer Grove?
Each campsite allows a maximum of one vehicle in designated parking spaces with one additional vehicle allowed in overflow parking. Until the Park is open to full capacity each site allows a maximum of 5 people and one tent.
What are the Seven Sacred Pools of Oheo?
The Seven Sacred Pools of Oheo are likely even more beautiful than what’s in your imagination. A verdant valley cascades crystal clear waters to give you seven cooling pools. This stop offers spiritual bliss, physical activity and perhaps the best social media pics on Maui.
What is seven sacred pools trail?
Seven Sacred Pools Trail (‘Ohe’o Gulch) is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Hana, Maui, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Haleakala National Park charges a fee to enter.
How much does it cost to go to seven sacred pools?
If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. Seven Sacred Pools Oheo Gulch, also known as the Kuloa Point Trail, features beautiful ocean views, lush vegetation, pools and a waterfall.
Why are the pools of Ohe’o so special?
With Ohe’o translating to “something special,” the beloved place reinforces that ancient Hawaiians were spot-on in their descriptions: with its lofty cascades, surrounding tranquility, and that surf pounding away in the distance, the Pools of Ohe’o crystallize the dynamic, radical beauty of Hawaii.