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Waterfalls in Hawaii

We list 100 named waterfalls in Hawaii, with the most near Wailua (12), Waialua (11) and Waimea (10). Tallest on the map: Hiilawe Falls at about 2051 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Wailua (12) · near Waialua (11) · near Waimea (10) · near Wailua Homesteads (10) · near Kalāheo (8) · near Hilo (8) · near Maunawili (7) · near Hana (7) · near Princeville (5)

Near Wailua 12

Near Waialua 11

Near Waimea 10

Near Wailua Homesteads 10

Near Kalāheo 8

Near Hilo 8

Near Maunawili 7

Near Hana 7

Near Princeville 5

Near Pepeekeo 4

Near Honolulu 3

Near Wainaku 3

Near Puhi 2

Near Kīlauea 2

Near Honoka‘a 1

Near Kapa‘a 1

Near Pāpa‘ikou 1

Near Wailuku 1

Near Haiku-Pauwela 1

Near Kualapu‘u 1

Near Pupukea 1

Near Kekaha 1

Source: OpenStreetMap. Seasonal road closures in Hawaii can block access to some trailheads. 82 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you see waterfalls in Hawaii?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Wailua (12), Waialua (11) and Waimea (10). Among the tallest are Hiilawe Falls (2051 ft), ʻAkaka Falls (443 ft) and Hanakapi'ai Falls (299 ft).

What is the tallest waterfall in Hawaii?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Hiilawe Falls near Waimea is the tallest at about 2051 feet. Height data in Hawaii is incomplete; treat this as the tallest we know of.