Overview

Hype:

The Akaka Falls Loop Trail is a pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 30 minutes

Length: 0.6 mile loop

Elevation Gain: 375 ft

Fees: Admission

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: dlnr.hawaii.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 19.854167, -155.152321.

End of ‘Akaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu.

Route

The trailhead is located just off the parking lot. The paved route, which includes multiple steps in places (not wheelchair accessible), makes an easy to follow loop offering stunning viewpoints of the two waterfalls. To view Akaka Falls only, take the path to the left (south) from the first junction. The waterfall view is just a short walk down the path.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Akaka Falls State Park

Coordinates: 19.854167, -155.152321

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June 5, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye,

Story

We hiked around the loop and viewed both Kahuna Falls and Akaka Falls. The entire park was very lush and green and very beautiful.

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