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Ohe'o Gulch Seven Sacred Pools Picture Gallery

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oheo0887.jpg (268504 bytes) Located in East Maui, near mile marker 42, the Ohe'o Gulch Seven Sacred Pools, along with the Pipiwai Trail, was the highlight of the trip. 
falls2129.jpg (3861531 bytes) I love hiking through forests and I love to take pictures, so imagine my delight to hike a shady trail rimmed with waterfalls, while snapping photos.
johnBamboo2184.jpg (1441806 bytes) When we saw the sign for the Pipiwai Trail right past the Ohe'O Gulch Seven Sacred Pools, we were all over it.
oheo0898.jpg (173230 bytes) Imagine my surprise, when I wobbled across a small, slippery stream, ducked under a branch and looked up. I was enthralled.
oheo0901.jpg (148435 bytes) The trail ends ends at the Waimoku Falls. If you are wondering what is under the waterfall, the answer is my husband; John.
oheo0899.jpg (117440 bytes) While I am a chicken, my husband waded out to the waterfall and took a "shower." I knew he liked it when he said "this place talks to my soul".
oheo0904.jpg (200875 bytes) To get here, you walk along a very defined trail, but do cross some wet areas with slippery rocks. Just be careful. It is four-miles round trip.
oheo0905.jpg (191306 bytes) On our way back, we plunged into some of the brisk pools.
oheo0907.jpg (160428 bytes) I think I jumped in once. At this point, I was spoiled by the warm Pacific water.
oheo0891.jpg (230812 bytes) Goodbye beautiful falls.

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A few more waterfall photos can be seen here.