Iao Valley

Iao Valley
ʻĪao Valley
Iao Valley
Iao Valley
Iao Valley (Hawaii)
Floor elevation1,000 feet (300 m)
Geography
Coordinates20°52′51″N 156°32′42″W / 20.88083°N 156.54500°W / 20.88083; -156.54500 
Designated1972

Iao Valley, (/ˈiːaʊ/; Hawaiian ʻĪao Valley, for "cloud supreme") is a lush, stream-cut valley in West Maui, Hawaii, located 3.1 miles (5 km) west of Wailuku. Because of its natural environment and history, it has become a tourist location. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.

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