Tiered · Hawaii
Oloʻupena Falls is a giant of a waterfall: 2,953 ft (900 m) of falling water, among the tallest in the country and a standout tiered waterfall in Hawaii. By documented height, it is the #1 tallest waterfall in this guide.
You'll find it in Maui County, Hawaii.
This is a backcountry waterfall: a remote, long, or permit-required trek for prepared visitors. Base a visit out of Pelekunu, the closest town.
● waterfall · 21.1647, -156.8594 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Oloʻupena Falls has a documented drop of 2,953 ft (900 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Oloʻupena Falls is in Maui County, Hawaii.
Oloʻupena Falls is backcountry — a remote, long, or permit-required trek for prepared visitors.
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.