Kipahulu Backcountry
Kipahulu Backcountry offers remote waterfalls, lush rainforest trails, and access to the hiking routes of Oheo Gulch and beyond.
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Geography
| Address | Kipahulu, Maui, HI, USAHana Hwy (State Route 360) near Oheo Gulch |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central Pacific |
| Subregion | Hawaiian Islands |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui County |
| District | Kipahulu |
| City | Paia |
| Neighborhood | Kipahulu |
| Postal Code | 96770 |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 20.75 |
| Longitude | -156.2 |
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4:15 PM LOCAL TIMEKipahulu Backcountry is a forested basin and series of trail networks on the southeastern flank of cinder-spoiled Haleakalā and along Hana Highway. It offers high-elevation paths through native ʻōhiʻa and ʻōhiʻa-koa forests, plunging waterfalls like Waimoku Falls, and access points to coastal trails near Pasatik Beach and Hana Bay. Visitors come here for longer hikes, water crossings, isolated waterfalls, and a sense of remoteness compared to the more-crowded Oheo Pools area. Trail conditions vary from maintained paths to more open and environmental routes; weather can shift rapidly, especially when crossing streams or walking high ridge segments. Nearby services are limited; plan for carry-in supplies, check trail statuses from Maui National Weather Service, and respect native flora and active stream crossings. This backcountry is best suited for experienced hikers comfortable with variable trail quality and natural hazards.
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