Plunge · Hawaii
At 300 ft, Hanakāpīʻai Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in Hawaii — a plunge waterfall worth seeking out.
Hanakāpīʻai Falls sits on Hanakāpīʻai Stream. You'll find it in Kauai County, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii Division of State Parks (Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park).
This is a backcountry waterfall: a remote, long, or permit-required trek for prepared visitors. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Hāʻena, the closest town.
Trail details are compiled from the managing agency and trail databases. Conditions, closures, and required permits change — confirm with the land manager before you go.
● waterfall · ● trailhead · 22.1856, -159.5950 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Hanakāpīʻai Falls has a documented drop of 300 ft (91 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Hanakāpīʻai Falls is in Kauai County, Hawaii, on Hanakāpīʻai Stream, on land managed by Hawaii Division of State Parks (Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park).
Hanakāpīʻai Falls is backcountry — a remote, long, or permit-required trek for prepared visitors. The walk to the viewpoint is about 8 miles round trip.
Name and coordinates from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS); height, access, and seasonal notes compiled from the sources above. Reported heights vary by measurement method — see our methodology. Conditions and access change; always check the managing agency’s current page before visiting, and follow Leave No Trace principles.