ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Waianapanapa shore

ʻĪao Valley State Monument

UPDATE 7/2017: We now anticipate that ʻIao Valley SM will reopen in EARLY AUGUST 2017.

While the adjacent Kepaniwai Park operated by the County has reopened, ‘Iao Valley State Monument remains closed as the State works to complete repairs to to make the park safe for public visitation in the wake of major flooding. Interim slope stabilization has been completed, but State Parks is still completing parking lot restriping, installation of flexible traffic delineators, and installation of security guardrail fencing at various locations in the park. Repairs to the pedestrian bridge will round out the interim improvements.

A second significant phase of slope stabilization will be required later in the year. We anticipate an additional park closure during that phase of work.

‘Iao Valley State Monument suffered heavy damages from flooding in late 2016 and is closed until further notice for public safety reasons. The anticipated reopening date is August 2017. Damage assessments, clean-up and repairs are ongoing. Please be aware that if you are found within the closed park it is a violation of HAR 13-146-4, which is a petty misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

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    Hours

    Daily 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (October 1-March 31)

    Daily 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (April 1-September 30)
    Entrance Fee

    Individuals:

    • Parking fee: $5.00 per car.
    • No fee for Hawaii residents.

    Commercial PUC vehicles:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $10.00
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $20.00
    • 26 + passenger vehicles: $40.00
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    Description

    ʻIao Valley State Monument is currently CLOSED.  Please watch this video explaining the reasons for the temporary closure.

     

    A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku (ʻIao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. Learn about the plants brought by the Hawaiians who settled in ʻIao Valley by taking a short walk through a botanical garden.

    This valley is rich in cultural and spiritual values and is the site of the battle of Kepaniwai where the forces of Kamehameha I conquered the Maui army in 1790. (6.2 acres)