Strenuous hike
Hiilawe Falls
Near Waipio, Hawaii
Height1,450 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail6 mi round trip
Best seasonYear-round
one of Hawaii’s tallest, seen deep in the lush Waipio Valley.
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.