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Through the Bamboo Forest

Hiking the path through the bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

On my list of one of the most memorable hikes I’ve done, the Pipiwai Trail is worth experiencing. It is about 4 miles round trip with a wonderful waterfall to see along the way.

A dense grove of bamboo with lush green foliage, creating a narrow pathway leading through the plants.

Two images from a sunrise over Maui were featured on “Haleakala National Park.”

All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heavens Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

Posted for Which Way Challenge – Pathways

I am curious to know your thoughts.

33 responses to “Through the Bamboo Forest”

  1. Filipa Moreira da Cruz Avatar
    Filipa Moreira da Cruz

    Good vibes! Good energy! Thank you, Pepper!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      My pleasure since this is one of my favorite hikes ever. 😉

      Reply
  2. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    This brings back fond memories of when we visited Maui a few years ago. It’s one of my favourite places. Beautiful captures.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! It is one of my favorite places too. I would live there if I could. 😉

      Reply
  3. M.B. Henry Avatar
    M.B. Henry

    So greeeen!!!!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it is! 😁

      Reply
  4. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I can see why it would have been so memorable!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      So glad it came through the images. This National Park is my absolute favorite of the ones I’ve been to so far.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        I have never been to Hawaii, but have seen photos of how picturesque it is. It seemed like you were enveloped in green.

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          It is so lovely! Hawaii was at the top of list of places I wanted to visit ever since I was hooked on the original Hawaii Five-O as a kid. 😁

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            I remember that show too. “Book him Danno!” It looks a little like paradise from what I’ve seen.

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            1. Pepper Avatar
              Pepper

              I thought you might remember that show! 😁 Hawaii definitely seems like paradise.

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              1. Linda Schaub Avatar
                Linda Schaub

                Except the earlier episodes, as they were past my bedtime and/or on a school night, so I likely watched the re-runs. 🙂 Paradise looks good any time of the year!

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                1. Pepper Avatar
                  Pepper

                  Very true. 😉

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  5. norasphotos4u Avatar
    norasphotos4u

    Gorgeous green!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it is. This entire National Park is incredible. 😊

      Reply
  6. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Very nice shots, Pepper! I’ve been amongst a canopy also and the canes clicking in the breezes were very cool-sounding!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, I find the sound of bamboo clicking so soothing. Thanks for stopping by, Donna. 😊

      Reply
  7. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    But I doen’t know, what is “hiking”? Do you goe by bicycle or walking?

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      That is a great question, Gisela. Hiking is a form of walking. I consider hiking a longer walk on trails or rugged terrain and possibly changes in elevation. It is usually referred to as walking if it is a casual, easy walk for a shorter distance and more level ground. I hope that helps. 😊

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      1. Gisela Benseler Avatar
        Gisela Benseler

        Thank You very much. Not 🚴🚲 but 🚶🏃

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          My pleasure. 😊

          Reply
  8. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    I showed it on my Blog: “Durch den Bambuswald der Hawai-Insel Maui”/ “Heaven’s Sunshine”

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Gisela. 😊

      Reply
  9. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    Thank You. 🙏👍🍀

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      My pleasure.

      Reply
  10. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Very jungly! A sound I’ll never forget hearing, while in Jamaica, was the clunk of canes as the breeze rippled through the canopy, Nature’s music!

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  11. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    So tall and dense!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it is. Sections of the forest were so dense that very little sunlight filtered through.

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  12. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    Wonderful!
    Where is the Haleakala National Park?

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Gisela. It is on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. I appreciated you asking because I realized I had not mentioned that. I updated the post to clarify the location.

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  13. PR Avatar
    PR

    Straight out of a fairytale 😍

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it is! The bamboo forest was at the top of my list of things to do in Maui and it didn’t disappoint. 😊

      Reply
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