Waterfall Hikes Near Kailua, HI

115,264 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kailua? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kailua. 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 21.3920°N, -157.7396°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kailua

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near Kailua are flowing strongly today

Hāloku Falls Roaring Waimanu Falls Roaring Mānoa Falls Low Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Barely Flowing ʻOloʻupena Falls Barely Flowing Wailele Falls Barely Flowing Sacred Falls Low Waipuhia Falls Low Waimea Falls Strong

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Isolated Rain Showers · 84°F

Aft 84°F Isolated Rain Showers Best
Wed 83°F Scattered Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 83°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Ind 82°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 83°F Scattered Rain Showers
Mon 83°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Kailua

Updated 17 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Hāloku Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Waimanu Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Waimea Falls Strong · 7 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Mānoa Falls Low · 2 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Waipuhia Falls Low · 3 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Sacred Falls Low · 1 cfs 21st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kailua (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

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

Waimea Falls

9 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Kailua

Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

14 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

15.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Sacred Falls waterfall

Sacred Falls

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

Waimea Falls

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

Waimanu Falls

45.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāloku Falls

0.1 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

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

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

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

Wailele Falls

0.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kailua

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kailua?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kailua?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kailua?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kailua, including Mānoa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kailua?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kailua?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kailua is Hāloku Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kailua?

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

Do any waterfalls near Kailua require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Kailua require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Kailua?

The closest waterfall to Kailua is Waipuhia Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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