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'Īao Valley

A lush green valley in the West Maui Mountains, with the 1,200-foot 'Īao Needle and the site of a great 1790 battle.

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Photo: File:2011 Oct 02 Iao Valley Mountainside Panorama.jpg: Mark Fickett Cropping: Hike395 · CC BY 3.0
'Īao Valley closed for long periods in 2026 for safety work, and out-of-state visitors need a reservation when it's open. Check before you drive up.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
Open
Check for closures; closed for long periods in 2026
Price
Paid, for non-residents; reservation required
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
54 South High St, Wailuku, HI 96793Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Four miles west of Wailuku.

Why Go

Kamehameha I's forces won a brutal victory here in the conquest of Maui.

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