![]() ![]() Maybe not quite as easy as you have been led toīelieve! Definitely an uphill hike for the most part, The foliage is very diverse and part of the trail Lets you see the countryside of Hawaii I expected to It is very close to downtown Honolulu but it It was muddyĪnd got muddier as you went up in elevation but that is It was a very nice and simple walk uphill. ![]() Easy for me,ĥ4 year old and already walked a couple of hours before A bit muddy yes, uphillĬlimb depending what shape you're in. As has been said, it did pour justīefore my arrival into the valley, but just wonderful The beautiful mist of the mountains on my arrival to I walked from close to Waikiki out to the Falls andīack.a very long walk in the very hot sun but enjoyed Fascinating landscape and history.Īlot of fun, but it was very slippery and muddy when i Have gorgeous pictures even with my ancient Relatively easy hike with 2 relativelyīad knees and being 56y.o. Take bus number 5 (Manoa), which leaves from Ala Moana Shopping Center, all the way to the last station and then just walk towards the mountains, you'll then reach the Manoa Falls Trailġst trip to HI.Trail can get quite muddy on rainy days.Trail has an elevation gain of 600 feet (183 m).Easy 1.5-hour hike (but you should be able to climb over some small rocks).Just minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki.Do not drink the water and keep water out of open wounds (including small scratches) and eyes. Even though the hike is classified as easy, it may be challenging for people with knee problems or other conditions.ĬAUTION: As with all freshwater streams and waterfalls in Hawaii, Leptospirosis bacteria may be present in the water. You will have to climb over some rocks along the way. Check the conditions before you go (a quick glimpse towards the mountains will give you the answer – if you see dark clouds, it is probably raining in the valley).īring a water bottle and insect repellant with you and wear comfortable hiking shoes. The trail is in a rainforest, so even if it's dry and sunny in Waikiki, it often times is raining here. It rains more often here than in Waikiki and along the coastline. The entire trail is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) out and back. But it is a nice spot for taking pictures. Also, it isn't safe to drink the water because of leptospirosis contamination. ![]() Even though it looks inviting, it is not recommended to swim in it because of the risk of rock slides, which have occurred in this area. The water cascades down from the mountain into a small pool. During the hot and dry summer months, it is hardly more than a small dribble. The waterfall is bigger if it has recently rained. Another factor that makes the Manoa Falls trail is a favorite hiking destination for many is that its highlight, the 150-foot (46 m) waterfall awaits after a relatively easy 45-minute walk up the mountain. ![]()
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