Waterfall Hikes Near Royal Hawaiian Estates, HI

958 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Royal Hawaiian Estates. 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 19.4413°N, -155.1841°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

5 of 24 waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates are flowing strongly today

Hakalaoa Falls Strong Hiʻilawe Falls Strong Ipuu Falls Strong Kakeha Falls Strong Waiholoa Falls Strong Hawaii Falls Moderate Kaimukanaka Falls Moderate Kauwehu Falls Moderate Koakanini Falls Moderate Kulaniapia Falls Moderate Lauiole Falls Moderate Lelekaae Falls Moderate Peepee Falls Moderate Poakana Falls Moderate Pukamaui Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Wailoa Falls Moderate Waiale Falls Moderate Hikiau Falls Moderate Kahūnā Falls Moderate ʻAkaka Falls Moderate Waiemi Falls Moderate Waialae Falls Moderate Wahiloa Falls Moderate

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 71°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 71°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Scattered Rain Showers
Ind 70°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Scattered Rain Showers
Mon 70°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hakalaoa Falls Strong · 29 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Waiholoa Falls Strong · 29 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Hiʻilawe Falls Strong · 29 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Ipuu Falls Strong · 29 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Kakeha Falls Strong · 29 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Kahūnā Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Royal Hawaiian Estates (7 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.

Hawaii Falls waterfall

Hawaii Falls

10.8 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Poakana Falls

11.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wailoa Falls waterfall

Wailoa Falls

10.2 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Hawaii Falls waterfall

Hawaii Falls

10.8 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Poakana Falls

11.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wailoa Falls waterfall

Wailoa Falls

10.2 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Koakanini Falls

10.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lauiole Falls

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

Pukamaui Falls

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

Kauwehu Falls

9.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiale Falls waterfall

Waiale Falls

0.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahiloa Falls

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

Peepee Falls

1.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lelekaae Falls

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

Kulaniapia Falls

0.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kaimukanaka Falls waterfall CC

Kaimukanaka Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

40.1 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Waiemi Falls

5.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waialae Falls waterfall

Waialae Falls

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

ʻAkaka Falls

2.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Kahūnā Falls waterfall

Kahūnā Falls

2.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Hikiau Falls

15 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waiholoa Falls

4.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Are there free waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Peepee Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Hawaii Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Ipuu Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Kulaniapia Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The shortest waterfall hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hakalaoa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The tallest waterfall near Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hiʻilawe Falls at 1,450 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The closest waterfall to Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hawaii Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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