At 800 ft, Waipoʻo Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a tiered waterfall in Hawaii. That places it among the ten tallest waterfalls we track, at #10 by height.
Its water comes from Kokeʻe Stream / Waimea Canyon drainage. You'll find it in Kauai, Hawaii. It is protected within Hawaii Division of State Parks - Waimea Canyon State Park.
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 3.2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Waimea, the closest town.
When to go: Drier months for footing; flow strongest after rain. Like most waterfalls, Waipoʻo 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.
