Plunge · Hawaii
Mānoa Falls is a tall plunge waterfall in Hawaii, dropping 150 ft (46 m).
Its water comes from Waihi Stream. You'll find it in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii DLNR — Division of Forestry and Wildlife (Nā Ala Hele).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.6 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Honolulu, 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 · 21.3422, -157.7992 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Mānoa Falls has a documented drop of 150 ft (46 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Mānoa Falls is in Honolulu County, Hawaii, on Waihi Stream, on land managed by Hawaii DLNR — Division of Forestry and Wildlife (Nā Ala Hele).
Mānoa Falls is short hike — reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 1.6 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.