Locale: Maui County
Hipuapua Falls
Hipuapua Falls is the other of two major waterfalls at the head of Halawa Valley. This gorgeous 500ft waterfall is harder to hike to (I was told by the guide that they don’t…
Twin Falls
Twin Falls is a pair of waterfalls that tends to be quite popular because of how easily accessible the falls are and because they’re the first waterfall attraction you’ll see on…
Puaa Kaa Falls
Puaa Kaa Falls (or Pua’a Ka’a Falls) resides in the Pua’a Ka’a State Park, which makes it one of the rare waterfalls where public access is welcome…
Punalau Falls
Punalau Falls is a relatively hidden yet gorgeous 100ft waterfall at the head of a tricky stream scramble. Due to the nature of the hike, you really have to watch out…
Other Molokai Waterfalls
There are numerous other Molokai Waterfalls residing on the steep sea cliffs on the north shore of the island. Most of them have very temporary or seasonal flows…
Papalaua Falls
Papalaua Falls is an impressive 1300ft waterfall on the rugged northern cliffs of Molokai. Most people see this waterfall from the air as part of the West Maui/Molokai helicopter tour…
Moaula Falls
Moaula Falls (or Moa’ula Falls) is one of two major waterfalls nestled in the back of the legendary Halawa Valley on the eastern end of Moloka’i. It has been well documented…
Honokohau Falls
Honokohau Falls is the tallest waterfall on Maui. Plunging in two tiers at 1100ft in an inaccessible valley on the west side of the island, seeing it requires a helicopter ride…
Waimoku Falls
Situated at the head of Oheo Gulch, the 400ft Waimoku Falls dwarfs hikers who have made it to the end of the Pipiwai Trail. It’s probably the tallest falls on Maui that you can see without a chopper..
Alelele Falls
Alelele Falls is an impressive waterfall that probably marks the last of the East Maui Waterfalls you’ll see as you drive clockwise around the base of Haleakala…
Other Oheo Gulch Waterfalls
Oheo Gulch has several smaller or unnamed waterfalls that you can see or hear while hiking the Pipiwai Trail. This page captures some of these lesser known ones you might notice during your hike.
Makahiku Falls
The 184ft Makahiku Falls is one of the more impressive waterfalls along the Pipiwai Trail in Ohe’o Gulch. Making it even more alluring is the swimming pool at the top of the falls.
Pools of Oheo
The Pools of Oheo is the name given to the series of picturesque waterfalls and swimming holes not far from the Oheo Gulch car park. You’re bound to see many people frolicking in its waters…
Heleleikeoha Falls
The Blue Pool (also known by its Hawaiian name as Heleleikeoha Falls) could very well be the most scenically located waterfall in the world. It faces the ocean as it’s sheltered by rocks protecting..
Aliele Falls
The Aliele Falls is a waterfall that had been altered by people who built a wall over which the falls flow. Some locals now use it as a swimming hole. You can get here by…
Mana-nole Falls
Mananole Falls is a light-flowing tall waterfall deep in the Waihee Valley of West Maui. I don’t think you can get close to the waterfall but you can see it from…
Makamakaole Falls
Makamakaole Falls is another rare West Maui waterfall that you can see near the beginning of the Waihee Ridge Trail. Look for it just as you leave the steep sloping concrete path for the dirt trail..
Lower Makamakaole Falls
Lower Makamakaole Falls is a rare waterfall in West Maui that you don’t need a helicopter to see. After driving through narrow single-lane unpaved roads, this waterfall is a welcome sight…
Lower Puohokamoa Falls
Many people drive past Lower Puohokamoa Falls – not knowing they’ve just missed a tall and satisfying waterfall. Those who have a guidebook and know about this falls are richly rewarded for their…
Other Hana Highway Waterfalls
The Hana Highway Waterfalls are way too many to single out individually. So this page basically captures the smaller or lesser known roadside waterfalls. I’m sure you may find falls not listed in…