![]() The canopy is made up of guava, eucalyptus, and banyan trees. Some of the plants you might see include… giant ferns, bamboo forest, ginger plants, guava, wildflowers, awapuhi, hau trees (with heart shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers with dark red centers). The closer you get to the falls, the wetter the trail becomes. Leave the flip flops behind and leave a garbage bag in your car to throw all your muddy gear in for your ride back. The trail gets muddy and slippery and so will your shoes. If you hike around noon, the sunlight comes through the canopy and casts beautiful shadows on the ground, which makes for pretty pictures. That includes the waterfall and the stream that runs along the path to Manoa Falls. Not so fun fact: It’s not a good idea to swim in any freshwater Hawaiian ponds or streams because of the risk of leptospirosis. In 2020 they even built a rock wall surrounding the waterfall viewing area. The waterfall is beautiful year round, but more spectacular in the winter (Nov - Mar) or after a heavy rain. You can leave sunglasses and your hat behind if you like. If you don’t mind a 5 min walk, you can park for free at the Lyon Arboretum. The rainy weather, streams, and ponds attract mosquitoes.ĭuring the summer, go early to beat the heat and the crowds. It’s not a bad idea to pack a poncho or at least leave a change of clothes and shoes in your car.īug spray is a must. But, that also means there’s a good chance you’ll spot a rainbow. This is a rainforest, so no matter how dry or sunny it is in Honolulu, it’ll still be drizzly or raining in Manoa Valley. Lyon Arboretum - 5 min walk (2 min drive) Lyon Arboretum for free and walk 5 minutes to the trailhead.ġ-2 hours depending on how much time you spend exploring all the plants and scenery. $5 parking fee at Paradise Park (or can park at Harold L. *They don’t recommend starting the hike after 5:30pm You can park for free at the Lyon Arboretum (5 min walk away) If you’re looking for an intermediate / advanced (but less crowded) waterfall hike, try Ka’au Crater Trail. Unsurprisingly, it’s a very popular hike that attracts a lot of visitors. When they reopened in June 2021, they’d added gravel to many parts of the trail, making it even easier to walk and a little less (but still a bit) muddy. (FYI that also means it tends to be muddy.) The shade from the monkeypod tree canopy makes this a great hike on a hot day when you want to get out of the direct sun. The lush forest is thanks to all the rain that the Manoa Valley gets year round. This might be the most accessible waterfall hike in Oahu. To be honest, it’s more of a walk than a hike and good for all ages and hiking levels. The 150-foot waterfall at the end is beautiful, but the walk through the dense greenery with tropical fruits and flowers, giant ferns, and a bamboo forest is equally jaw dropping. Manoa Falls is an easy hike through the jungle. ![]()
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