Mānoa Falls
A rainforest trail just 20 minutes by car from Waikiki, winding through bamboo and giant trees to a waterfall about 45 meters high. It has also been a film location.
The Mānoa Falls trail lies deep in Mānoa Valley in Honolulu, about 2.6 km round trip, taking about 1–1.5 hours, and it is easy. The path runs through damp, dense tropical rainforest with huge banyan trees, bamboo groves and ginger flowers. Several films and TV series, including Lost, were filmed here, and the trail ends at a slender waterfall about 45 meters high. The trail is muddy and slippery year-round, so wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent. Swimming below the falls is prohibited due to the risks of falling rocks and bacteria. The trail is free, but parking is paid. You can take TheBus Route 5 to the last stop and walk about 10 minutes from there.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Ala Moana Center
- ʻIolani Palace
- International Market Place
- Chinatown, Honolulu
- King Kamehameha Statue