Waterfalls of Hawaii - Oheo Gulch Falls; Maui, Hana Rd, Kipahulu

The 'Ohe'o Gulch Falls, or Seven Sacred Pools, is the small set of pools and cascades found on 'Ohe'o Gulch Stream at Haleakala National Park, at Kipahulu. They are only about 30 ft. or so in total height. They are also extremely popular for swimming, but can also be dangerous and prone to flash flooding. People have died here before, so be careful.

To reach the 'Ohe'o Gulch pools, walk from the parking area down towards the ocean. A 1 mile long loop trail goes down to the pools and ocean, then up and around, back to the parking area. It is very easy and suitable for children (but watch your children closely in or around the pools).

The name, Seven Sacred Pools, is a rather interesting name. It originates from around the year 1947, by the Hotel Hana in an attempt to attract visitors to the area and stop by the hotel for lunch on the way. The pools are not sacred, and there are not seven pools here either.

8 Miles SSW Hana HI (Elev. 600 ft)

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Sunday
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Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
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Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
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Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.