Kipahulu Valley
volcanic crater, Hawaii, United States
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Kipahulu Valley is located on the eastern slope of Haleakala, a dormant shield volcano on Maui island in Hawaii, United States. This valley, added to Haleakala National Park in 1951, is characterized by rainforests, waterfalls, and lava formations. While the valley itself is closed to visitors, the nearby 'Ohe'o Gulch, also known as the "Seven Sacred Pools," is accessible to the public. The valley is part of a larger national park that encompasses Haleakala Crater, one of the world's largest volcanic craters.1
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