Polipoli Trail
Hawaii hikers

PARK UPDATES:

DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT - As of August 15th, 2022  the Leahi Fire Control Station Spiral Stairwell will be temporarily closed for approximately 4 weeks to complete a rust abatement project. The trail to the summit will remain open.

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Polihale State Park – Overnight camping will reopen beginning Aug. 14, 2022. Reservations will be available online starting Aug. 1 and may be made up to 90 days in advance.. Additionally, State Parks encourages the community to participate in the Polihale Survey to help develop access and management policies for the park. Please participate in the survey, and mahalo for being respectful stewards of your parks.

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ʻIAO VALLEY STATE MONUMENT – As of August 1, 2022 ʻIao Valley State Monument will be closed until January 15, 2023 for the final phase of the slope stabilization project and parking lot improvements.

Polipoli Trail

TRAIL CLOSED.

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    Trail Length 0.6 miles
    Activity Pedestrian
    Difficulty Moderate
    Terrain Mountain Forest
    Elevation Gain 200 ft
    Park Name Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

    Route

    Trail begins at Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area and crosses on the contour of the Haleakala Ridge Trail. It passes through dense stands of cypress, cedars, and pines. It ends in an open grassy swale.

    The Polipoli, Redwood, Plum and Haleakala Ridge Trails form a loop trail worth hiking (3.5 miles).

    There are many other trails in the area, part of an extensive system administered by the State’s Trail and Access system, Nā Ala Hele.

    Directions

    From Kahului, take Highway 37 past Pukalani to the second junction of Highway 377. Turn left on 377 for about 0.3 mile, then right on Waipoli Road. This becomes Polipoli Access Road at the first cattle guard and climbs up the mountain through a long series of switchbacks until it enters the forest at 6,400′ elevation, where the pavement ends.

    Additional Info

    • Mountain biking is not allowed on this trail.
    • Stay on the trail.
    • Keep dogs on leash.
    • Pack out at least what you pack in.
    • No open fires.
    • Wear bright clothing.
    • Be aware that you may encounter hunters who are hunting off the trail.