About the Manoa Falls

The Manoa Falls are located in the Manoa Valley at the base of the Koolau Mountains on the Honolulu side. The waterfall has two water drops, and different reports say it is anywhere from 90 to 150 feet tall.

About the Trail ot the Manoa Falls

The Manoa Falls trail is less then a mile in length and the hike typically takes about two hours round trip. It is a point to point trail so after you reach the falls you will turn around and hike back on the same way. The trail to the falls winds through a tropical rainforest full of giant ferns, wild ginger, guava trees, and bamboo groves. This hike is often muddy and slippery because the Manoa Valley gets a lot of rain. It is not a difficult hike, but on some parts of the trail you will be walking on boulders and tree roots, so wear shoes with firm soles and take care not to slip in those areas. Much of the trail is uphill when you are hiking toward the falls. The trail runs along a stream the entire time, so keep that in mind if you are not sure in which direction to walk. The stream will always be on your right. The Manoa Falls are are the end of the trail. The size and power of the flow varies depending on the rain conditions.