Maui Waterfall Guide
Wall of Tears is a remote West Maui waterfall formation near Pu'u Kukui, best viewed from the air when clouds and weather allow.
The Wall of Tears is one of Maui's lesser-known waterfalls. In fact, as many as 17 waterfalls are cascading down a cliff, hence the name Wall of Tears. Not many people get to see these amazing waterfalls. They are hidden deep in the West Maui Mountains near the summit of Pu'u Kukui and are best seen from a helicopter. According to an ancient legend, the gods poked their fingers into the sides of these cliffs to create the illusion of “crying.”
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Wall of Tears is located deep in the West Maui Mountains near Pu'u Kukui. It is not accessible by road or hiking trail for casual visitors. Public viewing is generally from the air when helicopter routes, weather and visibility allow.
Wall of Tears is located deep in the West Maui Mountains near Pu'u Kukui on Maui.
No. Wall of Tears is not reachable by a normal public hiking trail or road, and visitors should not attempt ground access.
Most visitors see Wall of Tears from the air on helicopter routes over the West Maui Mountains when weather and visibility allow.
The name comes from the appearance of many narrow waterfalls streaming down the cliff like tears, especially after rain.
No. Clouds, rain, wind and flight-routing decisions can affect whether the waterfalls are visible on a given day.
