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

2 of 16 waterfalls near East Honolulu are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Scattered Rain Showers · 81°F

Wed 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Fri 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 81°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 82°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near East Honolulu

Updated 29 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Waimea Falls Strong · 38 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Waipuhia Falls Strong · 10 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Mānoa Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Sacred Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Hīpuapua Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Kahiwa Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 63rd percentile

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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

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

Waimea Falls

14 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

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

Waipuhia Falls

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

Sacred Falls

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

Waimea Falls

14 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

28.5 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

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

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

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

Wailele Falls

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

Hina Falls

26.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kahiwa Falls

18.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moʻoloa Falls

15.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haha Falls

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

Pāpalaua Falls

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

Hīpuapua Falls

19.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moaʻula

19.9 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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