'Iao Valley - Maui, Hawaii
Posted by: DougK
N 20° 52.833 W 156° 32.802
4Q E 755228 N 2310875
Iao Valley, 3 miles west of Wailuku was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972, because of its natural environment and history.
Waymark Code: WMXAW2
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2017
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Iao Valley and the volcanic rocks on its enclosing slopes illustrate the major episode of volcanism that created the western portion of the island of Maui. Erosion of the volcanic rocks has resulted in an amphitheater shaped valley.
A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku (?Iao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the valley floor.
More Info:
Wikipedia
State Park website
National Natural Landmark website