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Pohakupule Lookout

The Pohakupule Lookout in Honokohau, Hawaii (Maui) is a 0.1-mile out-and-back roadside lookout that features views of Maui's rugged northern coastline.

This is not a hike, but rather a short walk to a seaside cliff vista. Visitors will walk to the top of a rock ledge that provides views of the shoreline with beautiful blue and turquoise waters below.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking turnout at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough to fit less than 10 vehicles.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and cleaned up after.

Warnings
Cliffs: This short trail leads out to seaside cliffs that plunge well-over 50-feet to the ocean below. Stay back from the ledge to keep it safe and hike at your own risk.

Respecting the Land
Hawaiian land is considered sacred to native Hawaiians and many locals, so please stay on-trail, take nothing but photos, and leave nothing but footprints. Respect the locals - don't stay for long and have a backup hike planned in case the parking lot is full.
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Know Before You Go

  • Pohakupule Lookout is a short, accessible roadside vista in Honokohau, Maui, offering views of the rugged northern coastline.
  • The lookout point involves a brief walk to a rock ledge, providing scenic views of the shoreline and ocean.
  • Be cautious of the steep cliffs and keep a safe distance from the edge; dogs are allowed if leashed and cleaned up after.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
27'
Rating
4.0
Added
February 17, 2023
Updated
February 23, 2023

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 66°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Saturday
High 75°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 68°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 77°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 68°F
Mostly Clear
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 78°F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low 67°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 79°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 77°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low 67°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Thursday
High 75°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Thursday Night
Low 67°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Friday
High 77°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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Total Change
27'
Ascent
27'
Descent
27'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    21.021959, -156.62724
  2. Main Trailhead

    21.022149, -156.62718

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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