Waioka Pond (Venus Pool)
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HI
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Difficulty: ⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 0.5 mi
Region: Hana, HI
Elev. Gain: 75 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 20 min
Parking: Roadside
Type: Out + Back
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
If you're looking for a spot to cliff jump on the Road to Hana, here is your chance!
This brief hike brings you to a pond where a freshwater stream meets the ocean, surrounded by lava rocks.
Waioka is short for Waioaoaka, which in some translations means 'open mouth of fresh water.'
Be aware that this area is prone to flash flooding.