Pipiwai Trail

Our family was planning to drive the road to Hana all the way around (if it is repaired and open from the slide) this March. We have driven the road all the way around before and with stops it took us approx. 12 hours. We wanted to hike the Pipiwai Trail this time, but wondered how long it takes to hike at a steady pace with kids. If it takes 2 1/2 to 5 hours as the Maui Revealed book says, is it possible with a trip around Hana? Just curious the time it takes to hike it. Thanks for any info!

Pipiwai Trail

It depends on how long you would like to stay at the waterfall at the end. We spent a little under 3 hours on the trail and waterall with 8 and 12 year old boys.

Pipiwai Trail

I agree; I think 3 to 3 1/2 hours should be sufficient for the hike. I just did the hike in mid December, glad I did, what sights! But interestingly, when we reached the falls at the end, we didn%26#39;t linger more than about 10-15 minutes. It was truly beautiful, but swimming didn%26#39;t seem like a good idea and there were TONS of insects at the end; we felt like if we stood still for too long, we%26#39;d be eaten alive (we had insect repellent on, but I think sweat washed it off!)

To the best of my knowledge, the road continuing on past this area is still closed. I%26#39;ll keep my fingers crossed for you in March!

My husband and I did the trail earlier this month. It took about 1 hr to walk in, we spent about 20 min. at the falls, and it took about 50 min. to walk back (I timed the way back). This was at a steady pace, stopping only to take a few pictures. We didn%26#39;t swim and we didn%26#39;t notice any bugs, but it was nice and cool by the falls. It was well worth the hike, but I%26#39;m not sure if it was worth the drive.

Have fun, I hope the road beyond is open for you!

Thanks to everyone who responded. It sounds as if 3 to 3 1/2 hrs. is the norm for the hike. We just hope the road past the falls will be open in March.

Thanks Again!