About the Iao Needle

An introduction with general information and facts about the Iao Needle on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

ATTRACTION: Iao Needle
NAME IN HAWAIIAN: Kukaemoku
DESCRIPTION:
- natural rock formation in the Iao Valley
- sharp ridge appearing to be a spire when viewed from one end
HEIGHT ABOVE THE VALLEY FLOOR: 1,200 feet (370 meters)
HEIGHT ABOVE SEA LEVEL: 2,250 feet (690 meters)
WITHIN: Iao Valley State Park
LOCATION: Island of Maui, Hawaii

Articles

Dayle Turner's "About the Iao Needle" Article
Article by Leeward Community College language arts instructor Dayle Turner. The article is published on his hawaii.edu Oahu Hikes and Trails Web site.