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Iao Valley State Park

Iao Valley Road, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

Featured Review : Iao Valley (and Iao Needle) is named for Iao, daughter of Maui. The needle is said to be Iao’s warrior lover, found by her father and turned to stone. Once a peaceful taro farming valley, the valley at one time turned ...See Full Review

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Iao Valley State Park Reviews

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Park Not Supervised; Beware!

  • 1 out of 5 stars by vemorgan from Kihei, Hawaii
  • April 2, 2011
Park Not Supervised; Beware!
Quote: Our family visited the park on April 1, 2011, at midday. In the parking lot, there was a mother hen with newly hatched baby chicks. Many of the families with children, including our own, were admiring the cute chicks when a blue 4 x 4 pick-up truck... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review
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Historical and Beautiful Location

  • 3 out of 5 stars by two cruisers from Ames, Iowa
  • January 16, 2009
Historical and Beautiful Location
Quote: On our first trip to Maui the Tour director took us directly from the airport to the ‘Iao Needle. What an exotic beginning to a trip! This trip we saved it for our last day. Headed for the airport we had lots of time to kill between hotel checkout... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Maui Must See

Must Read

  • 2 out of 5 stars by watchout1123 from Oceanside, California
  • August 19, 2008
Quote: We visited Maui to celebrate our 5 year anni. We were on the island for one hour when we stopped at Iao Valley Needle. We were only out of the car for 20mins tops and our car was broken into. We parked in the main parking lot with lots of people... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review
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Do More than Just Look at the Iao Needle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Foxboro Marmot from Foxboro, Massachusetts
  • August 4, 2008
Quote: Many people drive up to get a look at Iao Needle. If the weather’s right – no low clouds – they stand on the bridge about a minute’s walk from the parking lot to take the iconic photo of the Needle that seems to grace almost every book, website and... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Maui Hikes

Iao Valley State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travellingdave from Calgary, Alberta
  • December 25, 2006
Iao Valley State Park
Quote: This scenic gem is located at the end of Highway 32 (which becomes Iao Valley Road) just 5 miles west of the town of Wailuku-Kahului (the commercial center of Maui). It is a short drive or leisurely day-long hike from town.Hidden deep in the... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Two Days in Maui

Iao Valley State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by shepherd333 from Shavertown, Pennsylvania
  • November 24, 2006
Iao Valley State Park
Quote: If you are vacationing on Maui, and want to see some of the famous sights around the island, you'll want to include the "Iao Valley" State Park on your list. A lush green valley in the middle of a tropical rainforest, the Iao Valley is also home of... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Hawaiian Heaven

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'Iao Valley

  • 3 out of 5 stars by azsunluvr from Mesa, Arizona
  • June 14, 2006
'Iao Valley
Quote: Iao Valley State Park might be a boring car ride for the kids, but it boasts spectacular scenery. Once at the park, the kids will probably enjoy the hike up to the viewpoint and down to the river. We toured this area on an overcast day and it made... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Maui Family Vacation 2006

Iao Valley State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by quiltergal from Jacksonville, Oregon
  • November 7, 2005
Iao Valley State Park
Quote: On the day we were there, 'Iao Valley was misty and mysterious. It's a hard place to describe. Technically it is what is left of the central caldera of the West Maui volcano. As you stand there and look around, you know you are in an ancient place... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Marvelous Maui

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Iao Valley State Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by cindylou11157 from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
  • January 25, 2005
Iao Valley State Park
Quote: Ioa Valley is located in the West Maui Mountains. Just a short walk from the parking lot, you will see Needle Point. This geological wonder stands 2,250 feet. It was caused by the erosion from the rains. Depending on how the weather is that day,... Read the full Iao Valley State Park review

From journal Maui on a Budget

Iao Valley State Park

  • 3 out of 5 stars by pstiltner from Sacramento, California
  • August 20, 2004
Quote: This was a nice morning trip for us. The park was pretty, and wasn't busy at all. It took us 20 minutes to walk around it all.

From journal Wedding in Maui