Waterfall Hikes Near Kapaa, HI

10,846 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kapaa? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kapaa. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 22.0910°N, -159.3521°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kapaa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near Kapaa have live flow data today

Halulu Falls Barely Flowing Kaukiuki Falls Barely Flowing Kāhili Falls Barely Flowing Manawaiopuna Falls Barely Flowing Ooiki Falls Barely Flowing Waiolue Falls Barely Flowing Hanakoa Falls Barely Flowing Hoʻoleʻa Falls Barely Flowing Moeloa Falls Barely Flowing Mōhihi Falls Barely Flowing Paaiki Falls Barely Flowing Hinalele Falls Barely Flowing Hoʻopiʻi Falls Barely Flowing Koholālele Falls Barely Flowing Opae Kalaole Falls Barely Flowing Hoʻopōuli Falls Barely Flowing Hāliʻi Falls Barely Flowing Kapaka Nui Falls Barely Flowing Kapakaiki Falls Barely Flowing Uhauʻiole Falls Barely Flowing Kīlauea Falls Moderate Waihunehune Falls Moderate Limahuli Falls Barely Flowing Pūwainui Falls Barely Flowing ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls Moderate Wailua Falls Moderate ʻĀwini Falls Barely Flowing Waipoʻo Falls Barely Flowing ʻOʻopulele Falls Barely Flowing Waiʻalae Falls Barely Flowing Waiānuenue Falls Barely Flowing Waikaka Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 86°F

Tod 86°F Sunny Best
Mon 86°F Isolated Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 84°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 85°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Kapaa

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wailua Falls Moderate · 71 cfs 45th percentile
  2. 2 ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls Moderate · 71 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Waihunehune Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Kīlauea Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Waipoʻo Falls Barely Flowing · 19 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 ʻĀwini Falls Barely Flowing · 19 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kapaa (3 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.

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls waterfall

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

9.4 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kapaa (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Hoʻopiʻi Falls waterfall

Hoʻopiʻi Falls

Hawaii
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Kapaa

Hoʻopiʻi Falls waterfall

Hoʻopiʻi Falls

Hawaii
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls waterfall

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

9.4 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Opae Kalaole Falls

7.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Koholālele Falls waterfall

Koholālele Falls

7.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Uhauʻiole Falls waterfall

Uhauʻiole Falls

6.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wailua Falls waterfall

Wailua Falls

9.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kapakaiki Falls

5.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kapaka Nui Falls

5.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waihunehune Falls

4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hoʻopōuli Falls

3.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hinalele Falls waterfall

Hinalele Falls

9.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kīlauea Falls waterfall

Kīlauea Falls

2.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāliʻi Falls

12.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Waikaka Falls waterfall CC

Waikaka Falls

7.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pūwainui Falls

8.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiānuenue Falls waterfall

Waiānuenue Falls

0.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waiʻalae Falls

3.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Halulu Falls

2.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kāhili Falls waterfall

Kāhili Falls

7.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manawaiopuna Falls waterfall

Manawaiopuna Falls

Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kapaa

Are there free waterfalls near Kapaa?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Kapaa, including Hoʻopiʻi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kapaa?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Kapaa, including Hāliʻi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kapaa?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Kapaa, including Hoʻopiʻi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kapaa?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kapaa, including Halulu Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kapaa?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Kapaa, including Hanakāpīʻai Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kapaa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kapaa is Halulu Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kapaa?

The tallest waterfall near Kapaa is Waipoʻo Falls at 800 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Kapaa require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Kapaa require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Kapaa?

The closest waterfall to Kapaa is Hoʻopiʻi Falls, approximately 1.3 miles away.

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