Iao Valley
- Address:Iao Valley Road, Wailuku
- Hours:Open daily 7am - 7pm
- Admission:Free
7:30 PM Saturday, May 26
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The iconic rock pinnacle known as the Iao Needle is the focus of Maui’s Iao Valley State Park.
Rising 2,250 feet (675 meters) into the air, the unusual plant-covered peak rises from the Iao Valley floor, surrounded by rainforest-covered volcanic craters, pools and streams.
The pinnacle was used as an altar, and the evocative location was the site of a famous battle between Kamehameha and the warriors of Maui.
Come to the Iao Valley State Park to follow easy hiking trails along tumbling streams. Views take in the Iao Needle, all the way across the rainforest to the coast at Kahului.
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It was a pleasure to have this tour with our guide. The tour in itself was amazing. We learned so much from our tour guide, from historical perspective,cultural changes, the evolution of the island and it's inhabitants, politics and economic position and the beautiful Heleakala National Park. Our guide was funny and made the trip enjoyable and very informative.The views at the summit was unique to Maui and it blew me away..Thanks! Continue Reading »
Our bus driver and tour guide was exceptional, careful and very informative. thanks for an excellent day! Audrey Barnes Continue Reading »
The tour guide was knowledgable, the van was comfortable. It was fun to see the volcano and learn about what I was seeing. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Iao Valley is on the western side of Maui, 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the regional town of Wailuku. To get here from Wailuku, head west along Iao Valley Road.
