Maunawili Falls - Kailua, Hawaii

Paula A.

Cascada normalita, el camino hasta ella merece la pena.

W S.

Maunawili Falls is beautiful and serene. The private road to the falls is closed, but you can still use the public road. Make sure to bring lots of water and some snacks to keep your energy up. A walking stick would be helpful as well. Parking is also limited, so try to get there early.

This was my favorite hike.

Julie

While some have said this was an easy hike, perhaps they are regular hikers. It was just over three hours for us out and back, with about 15 min stop at the waterfall. Good footwear may be the trick to getting you in/out safely. Prepare for wet & mud, and beautiful jungle.

Sore today, but well worth the time spent. It was the only thing on this Minnesota Mom's list and I loved it.

Thanks to everyone for keeping it clean and taking trash back out. 🤙

T A.

A much more challenging hike than my family was expecting, so if you have small children please be prepared to do a lot of work keeping them safe. The trail isn't exactly dangerous, but it isn't well maintained in many areas and after the rain, the entire trail at the base of the hills become super muddy.

This trail is beautiful in the fact that it's a true "jungle" trail.. It's literally carved out in the middle of nature without any car noise.. houses.. etc. It's awesome if you want to get outside and get to experience something in a beautiful natural state. The waterfall at the end is awesome too! Please be sure to not litter.. Keep noise pollution down and leash/clean up after your dogs.

Robert F.

Hiked to the falls with our two sons (6 and 9 years old). This hike it more strenuous and longer than we expected, but it was really fun. Just know it's going to take a good 4-5 hours to hike out, hang at the falls for a little, and hike back. My older son and I jumped from the lower part of the falls and that's a memory I'll never forget.

Allen M.

This hike was fantastic. A real hike. Not your nice path / tour. Definitely bring hiking boots no flip flops! It is muddy and slippery. It was a little challenging for me as a novis hiker. 3.6 miles round trip. 3 hours. With some time in the pool at the bottom of the falls.

Mandy O.

Challenging hike, but worth it! Many tricky steps, a few river crossings, and steep stairs make this hike a bit challenging but not too bad if your a pretty able bodied person. The jungle views, the waterfall,and the refreshing swim make it all worth it!!

John B.

Beautiful hike! It seems a little longer than what the map shows due to the elevation gain. Did the hike with very little kids and they did fine. Bring water shoes or boots you can get wet muddy.