2025年2月2日 · A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku (a.k.a. the ʻIao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. Learn about …

Iao Valley State Monument, nestled in Maui's verdant embrace, showcases the iconic ʻIao Needle amidst serrated peaks, a cultural landmark steeped in Hawaiian history and mythology.

There is a labyrinth of winding paved paths that wander through the lush vegetation, flirting with the ‘Iao Stream which winds below the famed spired needle. It’s a gently challenging 133 …

2023年5月1日 · Nestled in the lush greenery of the 'Iao Valley is the natural rock formation called the 'Iao Needle. The green-covered stone protruding from the valley floor is actually an old …

Located in Central Maui just west of Wailuku, this peaceful 4,000-acre, 10-mile long park is home to one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle. This iconic green …

2025年1月16日 · The ‘Īao Needle Hike is an easy trail that packs a lot of punch, offering jaw-dropping views of some of Maui’s most lush landscapes—and an important glimpse into …

The Iao Needle is a massive basalt rock spire that rises 1200 feet from the valley floor. It’s actually 2500 feet above sea level, if we’re being specific. Like all of Maui’s notable geological …

The Iao Needle is a completely natural lava-rock formation that towers over onlookers at 1,200 feet from the valley floor up into the air. From sea level, it’s actually a whopping 2,500 feet tall! …

What is the Iao Needle? The Iao Needle, known locally as “Kukaemoku,” is a unique geological formation created through centuries of volcanic activity and erosion. Formed from basalt rock, …

Take a short and easy stroll to admire one of Maui’s most all-out iconic natural landmarks: the striking Iao Needle, or Kukuaemaku, looming above the incredibly lush Iao Valley in the West …