ʻĪao Valley State Park

There’s a reason this place is on all the top-things lists for Maui, and it all starts on the other side of this railing at the sign pictured. This is a 2-hour hike that brings you to an amazing view .

Pictures do not do this absolutely breathtaking spot on Maui justice. Learn about the history behind the area and dip your feet in the cold water. Parking is $5 and make sure to heed all signs!

Pictures do not do this absolutely breathtaking spot on Maui justice. Learn about the historical history behind the area & dip your feet in the cold water. Prkng is $5 & make sure to heed all signs!

Get your hike on! It's well worth it. Wear shoes that you don't mind getting a bit mucky. Otherwise, mud dried and comes off easily- just do the hike !

Read the signs near the restrooms for the map, read the signs at the top for phallic history, show a Hawai‘i ID for free parking , and read the Foursquare tips for the secret path.

Walk across bridge and past steps down to the left. Bear right and go down the back steps. After all the steps, the sidewalk flattens out. An “Area Closed” sign marks the trail Stay right at all forks

This amazing valley could be a movie scene from King Kong or Jurassic Park . Nice river where you can take a swim .

Take a walk through the garden , up to view the "Needle". Deep your toes in Iao stream on hot days, just be sure to heed all park safety signs.

Beyond the "remain on designated walkway sign" lies a Narnian nature experience. About 1 hour trek in the mud for me through banana trees to a summit. Wear flip flops or shoes that you can get muddy.

Great little vista, a 4-5 yr old could easily do the climb.

Super short paved trail and easy to do and worth it!

Make sure you get in the water!! Climb under the entrance of the bridge !

If you're willing to, avoid the signs and venture the dirt paths at your own risk.

Beautiful! And LOVE the West Maui Mountains with their heads in the clouds...

If you have little kids, come with a carrier, not a stroller. The only bin is at the entrance.

the hike to the overlook is easy and worth it for the view ! you're likely to see a rainbow in the valley.

Absolute stunning def a MUST

The warning signs are basically a wink to venture further. There's so much more to explore, especially after going so far out of the way. Ignore the railings and signs. So worth it

Amazing views , very easy hike . No rain when we went. A great place to check out while renting a motorcycle.

Crowded with poorly behaved tourists . Needs better parking ... beautiful view and site however

Expect it to be raining. One of the most beautiful and wet locations on Maui.

Go into the Iao stream for some swimming !

Parking is 5 bucks. Kaamaina parking is free with hawaii id.

This is a great place to hike !

Take the secret "lovers trail " to the left of the hut.

A secret hike lies beyond the end of the official trail .

Politely refuse to pay at the guardhouse.

$5 for parking and the machine takes forever prepare to stand in line for20 minutes just to pay to get in. Retarded!

Looks like Jurassic Park .

Only five dollars to park

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133! C cc bs see wv

When did they start charging for parking ?

Flash floods sound like thunder.

Not worth the drive. Nice but only if you're close to it.

Refreshing water