About Alelele Falls
Alelele Falls was the last waterfall I saw while driving the Hana Highway (actually Pi’ilani Highway at this point) all the way around East Maui.
Just when we thought waterfall fatigue had set in after a full day of seeing waterfalls, this one surprised and amazed me. Even if I was sick of waterfalls at this point (hard not to do), I was glad I made the stop.
Here, I witnessed a 50ft waterfall two days after a rain storm (hence the decent flow). I understand it doesn’t last for very long (give it a few more days before it trickles or goes dry, I reckon).
If that’s the case, timing is everything with this falls (as well as most of the other falls on this side of Maui).
Then again, Alelele Falls doesn’t seem to be touched by irrigation ditches further to the northeast. Perhaps the presence of the Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park, which protected Waimoku Falls and the Pools of ‘Ohe’o, seemed to buffer this waterfall from them irrigation ditches as well.
Ever since the Big Island Earthquake in October 2006, this part of the road was inaccessible for all the subsequent times we’ve returned to Maui (including our 2007 visit).
So we were never able to see this waterfall ever since 2003. However, they apparently re-opened the Pi’ilani Highway for going completely around the eastern slopes of Haleakala, and I’m definitely keen to come back and revisit this little gem.
After parking the car at the Alelele Bridge pullout (see directions), I followed the trail north from the east side of Alelele Stream for roughly 10-15 minutes to the falls.
There was at least one stream crossing, possibly more, depending on which criss-crossed footpath I followed (I don’t remember).
I recalled that the stream crossings required some nifty rock hopping, and I’m sure I would’ve gotten wet if the water flow was higher.
Authorities
To my knowledge, Alelele Falls does not belong to a formal authority. However, for information or inquiries about the general area as well as current conditions, you may want to try visiting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) website.
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