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Manoa Falls

Hiking Trail

Hard
1.68 mi
476 ft
A mellow hike to a beautiful 100-foot-tall waterfall.

Hiking in Hawaii is renowned for its strenuousness and technical difficulty, so if you're looking for a rewarding hike that's not quite so arduous, head to the Manoa Falls Trail instead. This short 1.7-mile round-trip hike only climbs 558 vertical feet to reach the waterfalls. The trail itself also isn't too technical, but you might have to scale some steps and roots.

The entirety of the hike runs through Hawaii's deep rainforest in the Manoa Valley. It's often rainy and wet here in the forest, so come prepared for some mud, and consider bringing a rain jacket.

The reward for your effort is the impressive 100-foot-tall Manoa Falls. Like most Hawaiian waterfalls, the flow varies dramatically depending on how recently it rained and what time of year it is. For a more impressive cascade, visit immediately after a heavy rain.

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Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation

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Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail Climb0.37 mi164 ft8.1%
Manoa Falls Trail (Gate to Falls)1.20 mi459 ft6.7%