Peʻepeʻe Falls is a multi-channel waterfall on the Wailuku River just upstream from the Boiling Pots in Wailuku River State Park near Hilo on the Big Island, with reported heights of roughly 50 to 80 feet. It is viewed from a roadside overlook; swimming is prohibited due to dangerous currents.
At 80 ft, it stands above roughly 63% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Peʻepeʻe Falls sits on Wailuku River. You'll find it in Hawaii, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii State Parks (Wailuku River State Park).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. Base a visit out of Hilo, the closest town.
When to go: year-round. Like most waterfalls, Peʻepeʻe Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
