Iao Needle Lookout and Ethnobotanical Loop

  
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Difficulty: ⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mileage: 0.5 mi

Region: Iao Valley State Monument

Elev. Gain: 130 ft

When to Go: Year-Round

Avg. Time: 30 min

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Lollipop

Pass: $5 day-use fee pp + $10 parking

AllTrails: Route

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Know Before You Go:

This short overlook trail is a nice 'bang-for-your-buck' hike given the short mileage and killer views.
This short walk brings you to the first lookout point of the formation known as The Needle and down to the Iao Stream.
If you have more time, we highly recommend doing the longer Iao Tableland trail.
This entire area is considered sacred so please be respectful while visiting.