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

Hiilawe Falls

Near Waipio, Hawaii

Height1,450 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail6 mi round trip
Best seasonYear-round

Hiilawe Falls is a 1,450-ft waterfall near Waipio, Hawaii, with strenuous hike access (6 mi round trip). one of Hawaii’s tallest, seen deep in the lush Waipio Valley. Best season: Year-round.

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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