Waterfall Hikes Near Waimanalo, HI

5,743 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waimanalo? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waimanalo. 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 21.3421°N, -157.7303°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waimanalo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Waimanalo have live flow data today

Haha Falls Moderate Hina Falls Moderate Moʻoloa Falls Moderate Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate ʻOloʻupena Falls Moderate Wailele Falls Moderate Hīpuapua Falls Moderate Kahiwa Falls Moderate Moaʻula Moderate Pāpalaua Falls Moderate Mānoa Falls Moderate Sacred Falls Moderate Waimea Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 82°F Isolated Rain Showers
Fri 83°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sat 83°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Scattered Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Waimanalo

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 Haha Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile
  3. 3 Hina Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Moʻoloa Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 ʻOloʻupena Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waimanalo (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

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

Waimea Falls

6.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Waimanalo

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

24.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

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

Waimanu Falls

45.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāloku Falls

48.5 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

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

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

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

Wailele Falls

48.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hina Falls waterfall

Hina Falls

4.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kahiwa Falls

29.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moʻoloa Falls

29.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haha Falls

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

Pāpalaua Falls

28.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hīpuapua Falls waterfall

Hīpuapua Falls

26.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moaʻula

26.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
4.0 miles 650 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waimanalo

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waimanalo?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waimanalo?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waimanalo?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waimanalo, including Kahiwa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waimanalo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waimanalo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waimanalo is Haha Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waimanalo?

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

Do any waterfalls near Waimanalo require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Waimanalo require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Waimanalo?

The closest waterfall to Waimanalo is Mānoa Falls, approximately 2.9 miles away.

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