Plunge · Hawaii
At 400 ft, Waimoku Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a plunge waterfall in Hawaii. It ranks #23 by height among the waterfalls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Pīpīwai Stream. It lies in Maui, Hawaii. The site is on public land managed by Haleakalā National Park (NPS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4 miles round trip. The nearest town is Hāna.
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 · 20.6695, -156.0455 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Waimoku Falls has a documented drop of 400 ft (122 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Waimoku Falls is in Maui, Hawaii, on Pīpīwai Stream, on land managed by Haleakalā National Park (NPS).
Waimoku Falls is moderate hike — a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 4 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.