Hike to the Seven Sacred Pools
0.6 Miles
100 Feet
Chillin, Swimming, Hiking
Beginner
Year Round
Loop
Hike to and swim in Maui's natural, beautiful ‘Ohe’o pools near Hana, HI. This is a quick, scenic hike to amazing swimming holes.
This hike departs from the Kpahulu Visitor Center and heads out along the Kuloa Trail. The trail will take you through a bamboo forest and past several pools and falls. Be sure to get there early as the later it gets in the day, the more crowded the pools get.
Hike the route counter-clockwise and be aware of any potential rogue waves as you head near the ocean. Also keep in mind that you should check current conditions at the Visitor Center before heading out on the hike to be aware of any issues and swimming safety when you choose to do the hike.
Photos: Joe Parks, Brian Uhreen, JHill
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations.
Reviews
Overall rating:
Pools Shut Down
Pools are shut down indefinitely since someone was hurt. The trail takes you along side the pools, but you can’t see much and it’s over before you know it. So, just know going into it you’re only going to see the pools for afar.
Great Fun
We enjoyed swimming in the Pools and taking pictures.
Pools Weren't Open For Swimming
Seems like the pools are rarely open to swim due to "flash flood"/high water level warnings. Very short hike to the pools and $25 entry fee due to the pools being in a national park.
