Waimano Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall with swimming pools reached by a steep, often-muddy descent off the Mānana Ridge Trail above Pearl City. The roughly 2.8-mile round-trip hike drops and regains about 550 feet to the streambed.
Waimano Falls sits on Waimano Stream. You'll find it in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii DLNR Nā Ala Hele Trail System.
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Pearl City, the closest town.
When to go: year-round. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
