Makahiku Falls

We happened to see this waterfall in two different states (seen on separate occasions). The first time we were here, the falls had decent flow two days after heavy rains in September 2003. Four years later, we saw the falls in a flooded state in February 2007 where it seemed like the falls actually looked shorter and less impressive than before. I reckon that was more of an illusion since the falls were thicker and the plunge pools higher; thus the falls all seemed shorter.

Anyways, it also turned out that this waterfall also held another pleasant surprise.

A spur trail shortly after the lookout leaves the Pipiwai Trail and heads towards the top of Makahiku Falls. There was a protected pool right at the top of the falls making for a real relaxing and cool way to spend an afternoon (if the flash flood danger is non-existent of course). The Maui Revealed guide called it the "infiniti pool" because it had the illusion that it goes on forever when viewed from its banks. Obviously the pool doesn't go on forever because unfortunate souls have fallen down the nearly 200ft waterfall to their deaths during sudden flash floods.

Directions: Makahiku Falls shares the same car park as that of the Lower Pools of 'Ohe'o so check out that page for directions.

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The falls flowing angrily in its high flow.

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TRIP REPORTS

• September 3, 2003
• February 23, 2007

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NEARBY WATERFALLS

• Waimoku Falls
• Lower Pools of Oheo
• Wailua Falls
• Other Hana Highway Waterfalls
• Other Oheo Gulch Waterfalls

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