Waterfall Hikes Near Punaluu, HI

917 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Punaluu? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Punaluu. 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 21.5810°N, -157.8901°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Punaluu

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Punaluu have live flow data today

Mānoa Falls Moderate Sacred Falls Moderate Waimea Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers · 83°F

Tod 83°F Scattered Rain Showers
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Flowing best right now near Punaluu

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sacred Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Mānoa Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Waimea Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Waipuhia Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Punaluu (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.

Waimea Falls waterfall

Waimea Falls

6.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

24.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Punaluu

Sacred Falls waterfall

Sacred Falls

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

Waimea Falls

6.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

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

Mānoa Falls

24.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Punaluu

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Punaluu?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Punaluu?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Punaluu?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Punaluu, including Mānoa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Punaluu?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Punaluu, including Waimea Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Punaluu?

The shortest waterfall hike near Punaluu is Mānoa Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Punaluu?

The tallest waterfall near Punaluu is Mānoa Falls at 150 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Punaluu?

The closest waterfall to Punaluu is Sacred Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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