Tiered · Hawaii
At 250 ft, Moaʻula Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in Hawaii — a tiered waterfall worth seeking out.
Its water comes from Moaʻula Stream. You'll find it in Maui County, Hawaii. It is protected within Private (guided access via Hālawa Valley cultural hike).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4.2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Hālawa, 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 · 21.1622, -156.7472 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Moaʻula Falls has a documented drop of 250 ft (76 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Moaʻula Falls is in Maui County, Hawaii, on Moaʻula Stream, on land managed by Private (guided access via Hālawa Valley cultural hike).
Moaʻula Falls is moderate hike — a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 4.2 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.