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Manoa Falls Trail

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Address End of Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822	Hours Every day Dawn - Dusk

Directions
From the H1 eastbound take the Punahou St exit. Turn left onto Punahou street and continue along past the Nehoa street intersection and bear left onto Manoa Road at the fork in the road. Follow Manoa Road past the five way intersection an onward into the valley to the parking lot at the end of the road.

Description:

The rainforest canopies and stands of bamboo along this trail are so close to Waikiki hotels that it makes for the perfect hike anytime of the day. It’s a short and pleasant hike that ends at the base of Manoa Falls where fresh stream water tumbles over a high cliff and into a small pool of icy water perfect for a refreshing dip. It’s a wonderful spot to sit and relax and affords many picture taking opportunities.

The ride from Waikiki takes barely twenty minutes through business and shopping areas, past huge homes and city parks. Toward the back of the valley the landscape and atmosphere changes from quiet cul de sacs to an amazing tropical forest where the trees and vegetation tower high over the roadway and the heat of the tropical sun is replaced by cooler temperatures and lots of shade.

Once in the back of the Manoa Valley, there is parking is available in a nearby lot for a nominal fee or free along the nearby neighborhood streets. Be sure to lock the car and never leave any valuables in the car.

To get to the trailhead follow the roadway behind the parking lot on foot up past the entrance to Lyon Arboretum and continue to the right and through the old parking area past the fence.

The trail is one that is surprising short and well maintained. It cuts through the forest in almost a straight path to the base of the waterfall by passing over the valley stream and through thick stands of bamboo and other vegetation. Fragrant flowers are not uncommon and the sounds of rustling trees and birds and omnipresent. This trail is also known to be muddy and slippery in spots and even more so after heavy downpours, but overall, he trail is a family friendly and enjoyable.

Written By: Lottie Tagupa
Photo Credit: Blake

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