Pipiwai Trail Directions
Pipiwai Trail Directions
Located in the lush, coastal rainforest Kipahulu District of the Haleakala National Park, the Pipiwai Trail is in a somewhat remote southern part of Maui.
Staying in one of the west coast tourist hubs? The driving directions to the Pipiwai Trail are straightforward.
Planning to hike the trail? Visit our Pipiwai Trail home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!
And if you’re just starting to plan your visit to Maui, check out the some of the top things to do in Maui, many of which you absolutely don’t want to miss!
Interested in a guided bike tour down Haleakalā? The Haleakalā Downhill Bike Tour provides an exhilarating ride from the summit to the base, showcasing Maui’s diverse landscapes. 🚴♂️🏞️
How to Get to Pipiwai Trail
To get to Pipiwai Trail drive to Kahului and take Route 36 towards Hana, which will become Route 360 or the Hana Highway.
The Hana Highway, also called the Road to Hana, is one of the most scenic drives in all of Hawaii, and a Maui bucket list item!
Sit back and enjoy the wonderful views and the waterfalls on the Road to Hana instead of worrying about the drive and finding parking. This popular small-group tour includes pick-up and lunch. 🌳 🌊 🌈
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You will cross Hana, and continue driving along the highway until you reach the park.
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Pro Tip
Due to its popularity, traffic can get crazy on the road to Hana, so your best bet is to leave very early, drive straight through and complete the Pipiwai Trail hike as one of the first items on your drive.
On your way back, you can enjoy the scenic drive, skipping by the much smaller waterfalls that everyone else stops for. After all, you’ve just seen two of the best!
This half-day tour of east Maui takes you on a guided rainforest hike. Admire waterfalls, jump into refreshing pools, climb basalt rocks. It’s a blast for outdoor enthusiasts! 🪨 🌴 🌺
Both your Pipiwai Trail experience and the scenic road to Hana experience will be a lot better!
Even better, see if you can devote two days, one day for the Road to Hana stops, stay overnight in Hana, and spend the second day hiking the Pipiwai Trail and the Kipahulu District of the Haleakala National Park.
Way better than trying to cram everything into one day!
Sunrise at the summit of Haleakala is an experience you do not want to miss on Maui. This tour takes you up to the visitor center where you will view the sun rise above the clouds. Includes breakfast! 🌄