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Iao Valley State Park and Pu'u Kukui Crater

Iao Valley (iao is sometimes translated as "highest cloud" or "highest light") lies west of Wailuku on road 32, the continuation of Main Street, and used to be one of the old Hawaiian holy valleys. Hawaiians would undertake pilgrimages to such places in honor of their gods.

Today, several well-maintained paths lead from the car park to this beautiful valley. It is a popular place for excursions.

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Pali Ele'ele
Pali Ele'ele (a dark black cliff) will be passed on the left-hand side of the path to Iao Needle. In the 1960s, after the murder of President John F. Kennedy, it was thought that his profile could be seen in the cliffs.
Bridge over waterfall in Iao Valley State Park.
Landscape of Iao Valley State Park, Hawaii.
Scenic Iao Valley State Park in Maui, Hawaii.
Pagoda window in Iao Valley State Park in Maui, Hawaii.
Asian garden statue in Iao Valley State Park, Maui.
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