Mānoa Falls

Mānoa Falls is a rainforest waterfall located in Manoa Valley on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii and is a popular short-hike destination near Honolulu. The waterfall is reached via the Manoa Falls Trail which passes through dense tropical vegetation and a wet valley environment.

The trail is a single-track rainforest path that can become muddy and slippery after rain; it ends near the base of the falls where a pool collects runoff from the cascade. Visitors come for the rainforest walk, native plants and the waterfall view; swimming is commonly discouraged for safety and health reasons.

The falls and valley have long been part of local land use and later recreational use; the trail has been maintained for public access to the scenic site. Management focuses on visitor safety and preservation of the valley’s ecological character.

Mānoa Falls is located in Manoa Valley, just inland from Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu, within easy driving distance from the city and accessible by local roads and parking areas.

• Trail conditions: Trail to the falls is often muddy and slippery after rain; wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for muddy conditions and occasional trail closures due to weather or safety.