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
National Parks in Hawaii
Best Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
13.1 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles
5 ft
0.5 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles
5 ft
17.9 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
12.0 miles
2 ft
16.9 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
8.0 miles
1,200 ft
13.8 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
4.0 miles
900 ft
6.9 miles away
All Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii
25.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
16.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
14.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
3.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
20.6 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles
20 ft
19.2 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
2.2 miles
200 ft
8.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
4.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
23 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
49.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
5.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
37.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
5.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
9.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
16.5 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles
50 ft
3.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
0.5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles
50 ft
28.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft