Tiered · Hawaii
At 300 ft, Umauma Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in Hawaii — a tiered waterfall worth seeking out.
Umauma Falls sits on Umauma River. You'll find it in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is protected within Umauma Experience (private).
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 0.2 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 · 19.9051, -155.4747 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Umauma Falls has a documented drop of 300 ft (91 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Umauma Falls is in Hawaii County, Hawaii, on Umauma River, on land managed by Umauma Experience (private).
Umauma Falls is short hike — reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 0.2 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.