Waterfall Hikes Near East Honolulu, HI

49,491 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Honolulu? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Honolulu. 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 21.2975°N, -157.7211°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near East Honolulu have live flow data today

Haha Falls Moderate Hina Falls Moderate Moʻoloa Falls Moderate Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate ʻOloʻupena Falls Moderate Wailele Falls Moderate Hāloku Falls Moderate Waimanu Falls Moderate Hīpuapua Falls Moderate Kahiwa Falls Moderate Moaʻula Moderate Pāpalaua Falls Moderate Mānoa Falls Moderate Waipuhia Falls Moderate Waimea Falls Moderate

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers · 83°F

Tod 81°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 82°F Scattered Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Scattered Rain Showers
Wed 83°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Thu 82°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near East Honolulu

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Waimea Falls Strong · 34 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Waipuhia Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Mānoa Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Hīpuapua Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Kahiwa Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Moaʻula Moderate · 13 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Honolulu (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

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

Waimea Falls

21.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

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

Waipuhia Falls

36.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Sacred Falls waterfall

Sacred Falls

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

Waimea Falls

21.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Waimanu Falls waterfall

Waimanu Falls

47 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāloku Falls

50 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

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

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

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

Wailele Falls

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

Hina Falls

15.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kahiwa Falls

2.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moʻoloa Falls

17 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haha Falls

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

Pāpalaua Falls

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

Hīpuapua Falls

2.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moaʻula

14.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
4.0 miles 650 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Honolulu

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Honolulu?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Honolulu?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Honolulu?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Honolulu?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Honolulu?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Honolulu?

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

Do any waterfalls near East Honolulu require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to East Honolulu?

The closest waterfall to East Honolulu is Mānoa Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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