The Seven Sacred Pools (also called the Pools of O'heo) are a beautiful vacation spot located past Hana on the eastern coast of Maui, Hawaii. There aren't just seven pools, but quite a few more. The area is part of Haleakala National Park. There is a visitor center and several marked trails maintained by the National Park Service.

Swimming in the Pools

Follow the Kuloa Point Trail near the coast to the series of pools and waterfalls. Swimming in the pools is at your own risk and there are no lifeguards on duty. During heavy rains, NPS closes off the area to prevent any injuries from flash floods.

What to Bring

Since there is no food available in the park, it's a good idea to pack a picnic lunch which you can enjoy after a swim in the pools. Hana Ranch, which you'll pass on your way through Hana, has a great take-out menu.

Kuloa Point Trail is the easiest trail you can take from the parking lot to the Pools of Ohe'o.

How Long is the Trail?

The trail loops for about half a mile, past the ocean and slightly uphill near the waterfalls.

Along the way, you'll pass Hawaiian habitation sites, a grove of hala trees, the ocean, and beautiful waterfalls. Swimming in the pools is at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty and flash floods are likely in this area.

For More Information

Weather predictions aren't possible, but for information about the coastal area, you can call the Kipahulu Visitor Center at 808-248-7375. It is located near the end of Hana Highway on the eastern shore of Maui. Driving time from hotels and resorts on the western and southern ends of Maui is three to four hours one way. The visitor center is open year-round from 9am to 5pm. The center offers interpretive exhibits on the cultural and natural heritage of the Kipahulu area.