Waterfall Hikes Near East Honolulu, HI

49,491 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Honolulu? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Honolulu. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 21.2975°N, -157.7211°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near East Honolulu have live flow data today

Haha Falls Barely Flowing Hina Falls Barely Flowing Moʻoloa Falls Barely Flowing Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Barely Flowing ʻOloʻupena Falls Barely Flowing Wailele Falls Barely Flowing Hāloku Falls Barely Flowing Waimanu Falls Barely Flowing Hīpuapua Falls Low Kahiwa Falls Low Moaʻula Low Pāpalaua Falls Low Mānoa Falls Barely Flowing Sacred Falls Low Waipuhia Falls Barely Flowing Waimea Falls Low

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers · 80°F

Sat 79°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Scattered Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Scattered Rain Showers
Wed 80°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Thu 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Jun 81°F Isolated Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Honolulu (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

14.8 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Waimea Falls waterfall

Waimea Falls

9.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

14.8 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

13.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Sacred Falls waterfall

Sacred Falls

8.4 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
2.2 miles 200 ft
Waimea Falls waterfall

Waimea Falls

9.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Waimanu Falls waterfall

Waimanu Falls

22 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāloku Falls

19 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

18.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Puʻukaʻōkū Falls waterfall

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

18.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wailele Falls waterfall

Wailele Falls

18.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hina Falls waterfall

Hina Falls

17.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kahiwa Falls

17.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moʻoloa Falls

17 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haha Falls

16.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pāpalaua Falls waterfall

Pāpalaua Falls

16.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hīpuapua Falls waterfall

Hīpuapua Falls

14.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moaʻula

14.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
4.0 miles 650 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Honolulu?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near East Honolulu, including Mānoa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Honolulu?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near East Honolulu, including Mānoa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Honolulu?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Honolulu, including Kahiwa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Honolulu?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near East Honolulu, including Waimanu Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Honolulu?

The shortest waterfall hike near East Honolulu is Haha Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near East Honolulu?

The tallest waterfall near East Honolulu is Puʻukaʻōkū Falls at 2,756 feet.

Do any waterfalls near East Honolulu require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near East Honolulu require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to East Honolulu?

The closest waterfall to East Honolulu is Mānoa Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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