Hiking · Rainforest waterfall · Manoa Valley

Manoa Falls Rainforest Hike

A humid rainforest walk beneath bamboo and tropical vegetation to a tall waterfall in the Koolau foothills.

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Manoa Falls Trail
Daniel RamirezCC BY 2.0
Time needed
1–1.7 hrs
Distance
1.6 mi approx.
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Fee applies
Booking
Not needed
Where
Honolulu
The experience

What to expect

A humid rainforest walk beneath bamboo and tropical vegetation to a tall waterfall in the Koolau foothills.

Location
Manoa Valley
Activity
Hiking · Rainforest waterfall
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Cost
Trail access is generally free; parking or transportation may cost extra
Booking
Not required
Best season
Year-round

Conditions and cautions

Mud and falling-rock risk increase after rain. Swimming beneath the falls is not recommended. Check official trail alerts.

The 1.6-mile figure is an editorial route estimate rather than an official published distance. Treat it as approximate when planning timing.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Exact fee structure