Waterfall Hikes Near Royal Hawaiian Estates, HI

958 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Royal Hawaiian Estates. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 19.4413°N, -155.1841°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

2 of 24 waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates are flowing strongly today

Hakalaoa Falls Low Hiʻilawe Falls Low Ipuu Falls Low Kakeha Falls Low Waiholoa Falls Low Hawaii Falls Moderate Kaimukanaka Falls Moderate Kauwehu Falls Moderate Koakanini Falls Moderate Kulaniapia Falls Moderate Lauiole Falls Moderate Lelekaae Falls Moderate Peepee Falls Moderate Poakana Falls Moderate Pukamaui Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Wailoa Falls Moderate Waiale Falls Moderate Hikiau Falls Barely Flowing Kahūnā Falls Roaring ʻAkaka Falls Roaring Waiemi Falls Moderate Waialae Falls Moderate Wahiloa Falls Moderate

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers · 72°F

Tod 71°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 75°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Lab 73°F Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Rain Showers
Wed 73°F Scattered Rain Showers
Thu 72°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Updated 43 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 ʻAkaka Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Kahūnā Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 197 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Pukamaui Falls Moderate · 197 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Poakana Falls Moderate · 197 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Peepee Falls Moderate · 197 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Royal Hawaiian Estates (7 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.

Hawaii Falls waterfall

Hawaii Falls

24.1 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Poakana Falls

24.6 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wailoa Falls waterfall

Wailoa Falls

23.6 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Hawaii Falls waterfall

Hawaii Falls

24.1 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Poakana Falls

24.6 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wailoa Falls waterfall

Wailoa Falls

23.6 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Koakanini Falls

23.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lauiole Falls

23.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pukamaui Falls waterfall

Pukamaui Falls

23.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kauwehu Falls waterfall

Kauwehu Falls

23.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiale Falls waterfall

Waiale Falls

22.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahiloa Falls

26.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peepee Falls waterfall

Peepee Falls

22.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lelekaae Falls

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

Kulaniapia Falls

23.1 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kaimukanaka Falls waterfall CC

Kaimukanaka Falls

22.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

21.8 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Waiemi Falls

28 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waialae Falls waterfall

Waialae Falls

24.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
ʻAkaka Falls waterfall

ʻAkaka Falls

30.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Kahūnā Falls waterfall

Kahūnā Falls

30.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Hikiau Falls

44.2 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waiholoa Falls

18.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Royal Hawaiian Estates

Are there free waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Peepee Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Hawaii Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Ipuu Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Royal Hawaiian Estates, including Kulaniapia Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The shortest waterfall hike near Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hakalaoa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The tallest waterfall near Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hiʻilawe Falls at 1,450 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Royal Hawaiian Estates require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Royal Hawaiian Estates?

The closest waterfall to Royal Hawaiian Estates is Hawaii Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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