Plunge · Hawaii
Rainbow Falls is a plunge waterfall in Hawaii with a documented drop of 80 ft (24 m).
Rainbow Falls sits on Wailuku River. You'll find it in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii Division of State Parks.
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Hilo, 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 · 19.7192, -155.1094 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Rainbow Falls has a documented drop of 80 ft (24 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Rainbow Falls is in Hawaii County, Hawaii, on Wailuku River, on land managed by Hawaii Division of State Parks.
Rainbow Falls is roadside — visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. The walk to the viewpoint is about 0.1 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.