Waterfall Hikes Near Kailua, HI

115,264 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kailua? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kailua. 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 21.3920°N, -157.7396°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kailua

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Kailua have live flow data today

Hāloku Falls Moderate Waimanu Falls Moderate Mānoa Falls Moderate Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate ʻOloʻupena Falls Moderate Wailele Falls Moderate Waipuhia Falls Moderate Waimea Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers · 86°F

Tod 84°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 84°F Scattered Rain Showers
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Lab 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Scattered Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Thu 85°F Isolated Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Kailua

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Waimea Falls Strong · 31 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Waipuhia Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Mānoa Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 69th percentile
  4. 4 Hāloku Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Waimanu Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kailua (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 9 Waterfalls Near Kailua

Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

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

Mānoa Falls

3.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kailua

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kailua?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kailua?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kailua?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kailua, including Mānoa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kailua?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kailua?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kailua is Hāloku Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kailua?

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

Do any waterfalls near Kailua require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Kailua?

The closest waterfall to Kailua is Waipuhia Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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