Can you swim in Olivine Pools?

For many people, swimming in a natural pool or hot spring is a bucket list activity. And, there are plenty to choose from on Maui! One of the most popular spots is the Olivine Pools. These dramatic tidepools sit amongst lava rocks at the ocean’s edge.

How do you get to Olivine Pools on Maui?

In order to get to the Olivine Pools, you must hike 0.4 miles down a sloped cliff to get to the waters edge. This should take around 20-30 minutes. The hike to get down to the Maui Olivine pools is moderately difficult largely due to jagged and in some places fairly steep lava rock.

Where are the Mermaid Pools in Maui?

Dramatic, swimmable tidepools located on barren lava along the ocean’s edge on the back-side of West Maui. In a nutshell: Dramatic, swimmable tidepools located on barren lava along the ocean’s edge on the back-side of West Maui.

What mile marker are the Olivine Pools in Maui?

Visitors can park in the pull-off area along the road at Mile Marker #16, and then hike down to the pools. It is not a strenuous hike, but it is along cliffs and lava so use caution on your way down, particularly if it is wet.

How do I get to Makamakaole waterfall?

Most of the easy access waterfalls are on the Road to Hana, which is in East Maui. If you won’t be doing the Road to Hana drive, then the waterfalls on Makamakaole Stream might be the waterfalls you want to go for! This waterfall trail is about an hour from both Kaanapali (West Maui) and Wailea (South Maui).

Why are the pools of OHEO closed?

To protect visitor safety, the park has closed the ‘Oheʻo Pools to visitors and they will remain closed until the area can be assessed for risk of further rockslides.

Are there lava tubes on Maui?

Maui is home to a pair of publicly-accessible lava tubes, including one that looks as if it’s filled with the cooled-off contents of a giant chocolate fountain. The first can be found within Waianapanapa State Park, on the stunning black sand Maui beach known as Pa’iloa.

Can you swim at Makamakaole falls?

Very beautiful and ends at a fork with one waterfall to the left and one to the right. Both you can swim at.

Is turtle arches the same as Turtle Town?

Places along the south Maui coastline like, Turtle Town, (known for being home to many sea turtles), or Turtle Arches also known as “five caves” named for the large coral archways that provide shelter for a healthy population of fish and turtles.