Seven Sacred Pools
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"Flooding meant no pools"
We drove the road to Hana, hoping we might get a chance to visit the Seven Sacred Pools and have a swim. When we pulled up to the booth the ranger told us, with the huge amount of rain they have had that not only were the pools closed, but a portion of the trail was too (she said we wouldn't even be able to get near them). In recent books I have read, I guess they are more often closed than open due to someone doing something foolish, getting hurt, and suing the state, causing them to close things to protect us from ourselves. We ended up turning around and leaving the area. If that side of the island gets a lot of rain, this might not be the best place to go. It is a long drive for that kind of disappointment, and kids tend to get restless.
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"Seven Sacred Pools"
The Seven Sacred Pools are located in Hana, Hawaii. They were astounding! These powerful waterfalls surrounded by rainforest was so beautiful. We were able to frolic and swim in some of the lower pools, and look out into the endless blue ocean. It was amazing! At the end of Highway 31 there is a grave of a famous aviator,Charles Lindberg, from Minnesota that lot of people miss, in a small graveyard in a church. The view from this area is absolutely breathtaking.
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"Fun Place"
The drive to get here was not fun, but the pools were. There is hardly any hike to reach the pools as they can be seen from the road, which makes for a very family friendly adventure. And if you and your kids love swimming, then this a great spot to be. There are even small rocks and ledges that can be jumped from into the pools. This place is also very pretty and scenic, which makes for some great photos. There is also plenty of places to picnic, so pack a lunch, because there isn't much to buy around there. We found this out the hard way. This place is fun, I would definitely stop.
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"disappointingly muddy water"
The drive to Hana is beautiful with many breathtaking sights, but this just isn't one of them, at least not when we saw it. I was very excited to see these sacred pools, but in reading I found there was no ancient sacred ceremony associated with them. In fact. according to the "Maui Revealed" travel guide it was a made up name meant to promote tourism because it's real name, Oheo Gulch, didn't sound as appealing. I figured they would at least be beautiful if not sacred.
I all honesty it seemed only slightly prettier than some of the sights visible from the road.
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"Fun with the Family"
If you haven’t had your fill of the road, a slightly longer drive leads to the picturesque Oheo Stream and Seven Pools. The stream spills over the mountain, forming a series of pools that eventually empty into the ocean. You can walk and swim in each of the naturally formed pools, and the scenery is spectacular. Parts of the area are very slippery, so keep a tight rein on wandering children. Also, keep an eye on the sky for sudden rainstorms. This area is prone to flash floods, during which the stream rises quickly and can trap people on the cliffs. Most people swim in the pool just under the bridge. Only truly rugged and fit hikers should attempt to climb up the mountain.
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"Breath-taking drive"
The whole Road to Hana drive is definitely worth the trip. Reserve a full day to do this drive and you won't be sorry. I would recommend if you have kids that are comfortable with convertible cars, rent a jeep. It's the only way to go. There was one point when we had to pull over and throw the top on but it wasn't a big deal. There are some stops along the way, like the gardens we pulled into that turned out to be one of the areas the movie Jurassic Park was filmed! Very lush. The seven sacred pools were closed for wading when we got there due to a high tide, but we didn't care. It was still worth it.
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