About the Iao Valley

An introduction with general information and facts about the Iao Valley on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

ATTRACTION NAME: Iao Valley
DESCRIPTION: valley carved by a stream
VEGETATION: Dense rainforest
AVERAGE RAINFALL: 386 inches per year (2nd wettest spot in Hawaii)
NATIONAL DESIGNATIONS: National Natural Landmark as of 1972
LOCATION: About 3 miles west of Wailuku, Maui Island, Hawaii
FEATURES:
- Iao Valley State Monument
- Iao Needle
- Iao Needle Lookout Trail
- Iao Valley National Natural Landmark (link to be added)

Nearby Attractions

Kepaniwai Park and Heritage Gardens
Focused on the multicultural history of Maui. Tributes and structures honor the contributions of Hawaiian, American missionary, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, and Filipino cultures. Estabished in 1952, restored in 1994.