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Polipoli Trail
Trail Length: 0.6 mi.
Time: approx 30 to 45 minutes
Terrain: Mountain forest
Activity: Pedestrian
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 200 ft
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Polipoli Trail  Map

Route: Trail begins at Polipoli Springs State Park and crosses on the contour of the Haleakala Ridge Trail. It passes through dense stands of cypress, cedars, and pines. It ends at Haleakala Ridge Trail junction. Wear bright clothing. Be aware that you may encounter hunters who are hunting off the trail. Stay on trail.

Directions: From Kahului, take Highway 37 past Pukalani to the second junction of Highway 377. Turn left on 377 for about 0.3 mile, then right on Waipoli Road. The road travels through the first cattle guard and climbs up the mountain through a long series of switchbacks until it enters the forest at 6,400` elevation, where the pavement ends.

The Polipoli, Redwood, Plum and Haleakala Trails form a loop trail worth hiking (5.3 miles).

Do not use any trail or access road that is not delineated by name and color and that may also be displayed on these maps. The marked features are managed for public recreational use. Other trails or roads that branch off from the public features may be on private property, and are not managed for any public recreational use. Access is subject to adjacent landowner approval, and if used without authorization, you will be trespassing and possibly putting yourself at risk.

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