Iao Valley State Monument

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8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“On the outskirts of Wailuku, ʻIao Valley State Park centers on the picturesque ʻIao Needle rock pinnacle, which rises 1200ft from the valley floor.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"When Mark Twain saw this park, he dubbed it the Yosemite of the Pacific." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"climb the 133 steps to a viewing platform with stunning views of the valley and Wailuku. " Full review
Where Where
"The 6.2-acre state park is located just west of Wailuku. The end of ‘Īao Valley Rd. (Hwy. 32)." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"4,000-acre, 10-mile-long park in Central Maui boasts a verdant landscape and striking rock features...in addition to the stunning landscape, Iao Valley visitors will be exposed to the park's history" Full review