Hanakapiai Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Hanakapiai Falls

Near Hanalei, Hawaii

Height300 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail8 mi round trip
Best seasonSummer (drier)

Hanakapiai Falls is a 300-ft waterfall near Hanalei, Hawaii, with strenuous hike access (8 mi round trip). a towering reward deep up the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast. Best season: Summer (drier).

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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