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Pipiwai Trail Hike Time

Pipiwai Trail Hike Time

How long does the Pipiwai Trail hike take? The average hike time to complete the Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls and back is a little more than an hour, but most people usually take 2-5 hours, with breaks.

The reason some people take upto 5 hours to hike a total of 4 miles is obvious – one of the most beautiful nature hikes on Maui, you will find yourselves pausing almost every few minutes to snap some photos along the trail.

Planning to hike the trail? Visit our Pipiwai Trail home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!

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Dense enchanting bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail
Dense enchanting bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail

Cascading waterfalls along towering sheer cliffs, mystical bamboo forests, lush green rainforest jungles, otherworldly banyan trees, pretty forest birds – with so much to see and enjoy, no wonder many people take 4-5 hours, admiring nature and busy snapping photos for their Instagram.

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How Long is the Pipiwai Trail Hike?

Between 2-5 hours depending on your pace and your stops.

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