The Pipiwai Trail in Haleakala National Park is past Hana on the famous “Road to.” It is the coastal portion of the more famous volcano crater that is 10,000+ feet above you as you hike this area. We left a little late in the day so it was a bit dark in the forest on our return but nothing too difficult. We met a nice couple from NC - he is a very good photographer (RRNphotograhy.com) and they own an Oliver Trailer! So the walk back with them included interesting conversations about travel and trailers and photos. The falls were spectacular reaching a height of more than 400 feet. Impressive indeed. We were not permitted to go to the pool at the base so had to be content with almost. I loved the wild orchids growing along the trail close to the falls. And the stately grove of light colored trees to the left of the falls were also very neat. Great hike of about 2.3 miles each way with an elevation gain of 800+ feet.
