Waterfall Hikes Near Papaikou, HI

1,096 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Papaikou? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Papaikou. 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 19.7917°N, -155.0963°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Papaikou

Find waterfalls to hike near Papaikou

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Papaikou (8 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.

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

20.6 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Kulaniapia Falls waterfall

Kulaniapia Falls

13 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Papaikou With Waterfalls

Waialae Falls waterfall

Waialae Falls

23 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiemi Falls waterfall

Waiemi Falls

5.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

20.6 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Kaimukanaka Falls waterfall

Kaimukanaka Falls

2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kulaniapia Falls waterfall

Kulaniapia Falls

13 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lelekaae Falls waterfall

Lelekaae Falls

2.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peepee Falls waterfall

Peepee Falls

21.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
ʻAkaka Falls waterfall

ʻAkaka Falls

29.1 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Waiale Falls waterfall

Waiale Falls

1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kahūnā Falls waterfall

Kahūnā Falls

2.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wahiloa Falls waterfall

Wahiloa Falls

4.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kauwehu Falls waterfall

Kauwehu Falls

4.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pukamaui Falls waterfall

Pukamaui Falls

4.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lauiole Falls waterfall

Lauiole Falls

4.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Koakanini Falls waterfall

Koakanini Falls

4.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wailoa Falls waterfall

Wailoa Falls

0.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Hawaii Falls waterfall

Hawaii Falls

33.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Poakana Falls waterfall

Poakana Falls

5.8 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Hikiau Falls waterfall

Hikiau Falls

21.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiholoa Falls waterfall

Waiholoa Falls

37.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Papaikou, Hawaii

Akins Spring

16.8 mi 84°F

Akins Spring flows 84°F water on Hawaii's Big Island, 11 degrees warmer than the tropical 73°F ambient, requiring a short walk ...

Steam Vents

22.4 mi

Steam Vents represent superheated geothermal manifestations on Hawaii's Big Island where steam escapes through volcanic bedrock...
Warm Vapor

Warm Vapor

23.8 mi

Warm Vapor emerges at low-temperature geothermal conditions near Nanawale Estates at just 422 feet elevation. The designation a...
Steam Vents

Steam Vents

24.3 mi

These high-elevation steam vents rise to 13,426 feet on Mauna Loa's slopes, making them among Hawaii's highest geothermal featu...
Steam Vents

Steam Vents

24.9 mi

Steam vents emerge where volcanic heat meets restricted military lands on Hawaii's Big Island. These fumaroles sit at 4,003 fee...
Steam Vents

Steam Vents

26.4 mi

Steam vents at 3,620 feet emerge within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park where volcanic heat creates dramatic fumarolic activity...

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