Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii (HI)

2 National Parks
158 Major Cities
99 Waterfalls

to explore

Hawaiʻi's waterfalls form where volcanic highlands and steep windward slopes funnel heavy tropical rainfall into stream‑carved gorges, deep valleys and coastal bluffs. Most hikes are moderate, often muddy rainforest or narrow ridge trails; there are a few short roadside access points and a small number of strenuous backcountry routes with stream crossings. Distinctive here is the island volcanic geology and sharp rainfall gradients that create frequent abrupt drops and multi‑tier cascades, sometimes plunging toward the ocean within compact, dramatic landscapes. See waterfalls near major Hawaii cities .

Popular Difficulties

Moderate: 79 trails
Easy: 10 trails
Hard: 5 trails

Trail Types

Loop: 2 trails
Out And Back: 95 trails
Unknown: 2 trails

Featured Parks

Haleakalā
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

National Parks in Hawaii

'Ahinahina blooms in Haleakala crater

Hawaii

3 Waterfalls

10.4 Total Trail Miles

Waterfalls Hikes in Haleakalā
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyon

Hawaii

0 Waterfalls

0.0 Total Trail Miles

Waterfalls Hikes in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

Best Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii

Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.

Hoʻoleʻa Falls waterfall

Hoʻoleʻa Falls

13.1 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft
Hāloku Falls waterfall

Hāloku Falls

0.5 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft
Hanakoa Falls waterfall

Hanakoa Falls

17.9 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
12.0 miles 2 ft
Hanakāpīʻai Falls waterfall

Hanakāpīʻai Falls

16.9 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
8.0 miles 1,200 ft
Hiʻilawe Falls waterfall

Hiʻilawe Falls

13.8 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
4.0 miles 900 ft
Makahiku Falls waterfall

Makahiku Falls

6.9 miles away
In Haleakalā National Park
Hawaii
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

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Kahiwa Falls waterfall

Kahiwa Falls

2 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
Kaimukanaka Falls waterfall

Kaimukanaka Falls

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

Kakeha Falls

0.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaluahine Falls waterfall

Kaluahine Falls

32.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kanahualiʻi Falls waterfall

Kanahualiʻi Falls

5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kapaka Nui Falls waterfall

Kapaka Nui Falls

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

Kapakaiki Falls

7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaukiuki Falls waterfall

Kaukiuki Falls

5.5 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
Keanapakulua Falls waterfall

Keanapakulua Falls

40.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kekuapoʻowai Falls waterfall

Kekuapoʻowai Falls

5.2 miles away
In Haleakalā National Park
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kemole Falls waterfall

Kemole Falls

46 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keʻākū Falls waterfall

Keʻākū Falls

9.3 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
Koholālele Falls waterfall

Koholālele Falls

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

Kopiliula Falls

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

Kulaniapia Falls

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

Kāhili Falls

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

Kīlauea Falls

25 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Major Cities in Hawaii

Waterfall Hikes Near Honolulu

348.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kailua

115.3 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near East Honolulu

49.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Hilo

47.6 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Pearl City

46.8 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Waipahu

39.9 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kaneohe

35.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Mililani Town

27.4 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kahului

27.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Ewa Gentry

27.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kapolei

22.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kihei

22.2 K residents