Jackass Ginger Pool
Jackass Ginger Pool is a small Nu'uanu Valley waterfall pool reached from Judd Trail, with lush forest scenery, stream crossings and freshwater safety concerns.
Hawaii Waterfall Guide
Hawaii Waterfalls
Find Hawaii waterfalls by island, including roadside viewpoints, lush valley cascades and scenic natural areas worth visiting.
Waterfall directory
Find Hawaii waterfalls by island, including roadside viewpoints, lush valley cascades and scenic natural areas worth visiting.
Oahu
Oahu Waterfalls
Manoa Falls
Manoa Falls is one of Oahu's best-known waterfall hikes, with a shaded rainforest trail, lush valley scenery and a tall cascade above Honolulu.
Maunawili Falls via Maunawili Demonstration Trail
Maunawili Falls via Maunawili Demonstration Trail is a long windward Oahu hike through forest, stream crossings and muddy terrain to a waterfall area.
Sacred Falls
Sacred Falls is a closed Oahu waterfall area near Hau'ula, known for its narrow valley, 1999 rockfall tragedy and permanent public-access closure.
Waimea Falls
Waimea Falls is a North Shore Oahu waterfall inside Waimea Valley, reached by a paved valley walk through botanical gardens and cultural sites.
Maui
Maui Waterfalls
Haipua'ena Falls
Haipua'ena Falls is a small Road to Hana waterfall near mile marker 11, reached by a short path through wet rocks, greenery and streamside terrain.
Hanawi Falls
Hanawi Falls is a roadside waterfall along the Road to Hana, known for twin cascades, rainforest scenery and easy views from the highway near Hanawi Stream.
Honokohau Falls
Honokohau Falls is a remote West Maui waterfall, known for tall twin drops, deep green cliffs and aerial views over the valleys above Honokohau Stream.
Makapipi Falls
Makapipi Falls is a seasonal Road to Hana waterfall near mile marker 25, viewed from the bridge above Makapipi Stream when rainfall brings the stream to life.
Puohokamoa Falls
Puohokamoa Falls includes upper and lower Road to Hana waterfalls near mile markers 10 and 11, with closed trails, rainforest views and viewpoint-only access.
Waikani Falls
Waikani Falls, also called Three Bears Falls, is a Road to Hana waterfall near mile marker 19, known for three side-by-side cascades and easy roadside views.
Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is a tall roadside waterfall beyond Hana on East Maui, known for its easy highway view, lush valley setting and short walk from the parking area.
Waimoku Falls
Waimoku Falls is a tall East Maui waterfall reached by the Pipiwai Trail in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park, past bamboo forest and stream crossings.
Wall of Tears
Wall of Tears is a remote West Maui waterfall area known for many thin cascades spilling down steep, rain-carved cliffs after wet weather.
Kauai
Kauai Waterfalls
Hanakapi'ai Falls
Hanakapiai Falls is a remote Na Pali Coast waterfall hike from Haena, reached by the Kalalau Trail and a stream valley route beyond Hanakapiai Beach.
Opaeka'a Falls
Opaekaa Falls is an easy Wailua roadside waterfall viewpoint on Kauai, with a broad overlook, picnic area nearby and distant views of the Wailua River valley.
Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is a famous double waterfall near Lihue on Kauai, with a roadside overlook, easy viewing, morning photo light and a steep, unsafe route below.
Big Island
Big Island Waterfalls
Akaka Falls
Akaka Falls is a 442-foot waterfall in Akaka Falls State Park, reached by a short paved rainforest loop trail with stairs, gorge views and Kahuna Falls along the way.
Hi'ilawe Falls
Hi'ilawe Falls is a towering Waipi'o Valley waterfall on Hawaii Island, known for its high drop, changing flow, cliff setting and restricted valley access.
Nanue Falls
Nanue Falls is a Hamakua Coast waterfall series along Nanue Stream, with a roadside bridge view, lush stream scenery and hazardous upstream terrain.
Onomea Falls
Onomea Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall inside Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, reached by garden paths through rainforest plants, stream views and Onomea Bay scenery.
Pe'epe'e Falls and Boiling Pots
Pe'epe'e Falls and Boiling Pots are Wailuku River lookouts in Hilo, where an upstream waterfall, lava-rock pools and fast-changing river flow are viewed from above.
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is an 80-foot waterfall in Hilo's Wailuku River State Park, with easy lookout access, morning mist rainbows and a lava cave connected with Hina.
Umauma Falls
Umauma Falls is a three-tiered Hamakua Coast waterfall near Hakalau, viewed through Umauma Experience with gardens, lookout areas and adventure tours nearby.
Molokai
Molokai Waterfalls
Hipuapua Falls
Hipuapua Falls is a tall Halawa Valley waterfall on Molokai that requires guided access through private and culturally sensitive lands.
Moa'ula Falls
Moa'ula Falls is a 250-foot double-tiered Halawa Valley waterfall on Molokai, known for guided access, stream crossings and a green pool.