Bamboo Forest
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for Bamboo Forest
6 reviews in English
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Review from Karen C.
11/11/2011 2 photos
Beautiful! MUST check out this short hike, not strenuous and big payoff. I've seen small children, a dog, and an elderly couple do this hike.
The path is shaded by tall stands of bamboo and the effect of the light filtering through the leaves is magical. Wear water shoes or like me flippy floppies. =) For clothes just wear swim stuff because you def. want to take a dip in the pools created by the waterfall.
When hiking take care because the muddy path can get slippery, but even if you fall and get covered in mud no matter because you can just jump in the water. Bring a waterproof camera or if you're okay to chance it, put your camera in a watertight plastic bag and bring a towel to dry off hands before shooting.
Don't be an A-hole Tourist so when you park on the side of the road park as off the road as much possible so you don't block traffic. Also if you have the bright idea of changing from your regular clothes to swim trunks don't lock you keys in the car with your regular clothes like a lumix. x_X It takes about 30-45 minutes for the rental people to get to you and unlock your rental car. Well at least there's gorgeous scenery to look at in that time. -
Review from Chris R.
Dublin, CA
8/3/2011
I have never seen anything like the bamboo forest. My 6 years old hiked the entire way. From the bamboo forest to the waterfall are all amazing. The total travel and leisure time took over 4 hours.
Must wear hiking shoes or anything with a good sole and be ready to get wet as you have to cross two streams. I wore my water shoes and it was perfect.
Must eat breakfast or lunch before the hike. Take a pit stop at Hana and fill your tummy up.
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Review from Mike V.
7/12/2010 2 photos
You can either park in the National Park lot ($10 or so) and walk across the road, or you can try to wedge your car in along the road before the Seven Sacred Pools, but either way, the trail head is very close and the hike is fairly quick.
I've done it during the day, which is way better than when we did it at night and it was almost pitch black on the walk back (and there are wild pigs around there).
The waterfall at the end is breathtaking. No other way to describe it. And it cascades down all around you. If you have a waterproof camera, bring it.
Just FYI, if there has been a rain storm recently (and they are frequent) getting to the waterfall requires crossing some streams, if no storms, you can jump them. So bring some plastic trash bags for your feet and wade across (akin to when Venice floods).Listed in: Maui = Heaven
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Review from Kevin R.
Los Angeles, CA
8/29/2009
This is the most perfect hike ever.
Less than 2 miles one way. Up hill going. Down hill returning.
Terminates at a pair of 400 foot waterfalls in which you can spash around. Mind the falling rocks! They ARE falling all the time.
On the way back, about 2/3 of the way down, there is a little gate. Make a left and you'll find a beautiful waterfall fed pool above yet another waterfall featuring infinity views (well, sort of) in which you can swim.
No matter how hot it is, you will never return from a hike more refreshed. BRING INSECT REPELLENT!!! -
Review from Gianna R.
3/18/2009 2 photos
I love hiking here its easy and fun and lots of small pretty waterfalls.. If you have people in your group that aren't experienced hikers this is the perfect spot even lil kids can do it... So if your looking for something to do and don't feel like going all the way to Hana this is the perfect spot to go.....
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Review from Christine R.
Kula, HI
9/18/2008 1 photo
Leave your copy of Maui Revealed in the glove box and don't wear your new bright white tennis shoes on this muddy, dirty, hike. This is not one of the paved and pasteurized spots.
