Waterfalls · 4 places in all
Waterfall walks
Short valley walks that end at a fall. Best after rain, muddy always.
Oʻahu’s waterfalls are at the heads of wet valleys, so the walks are muddy and the falls run best after rain.
Only Waimea Falls has a lifeguard. Don’t swim in the others.
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Questions people ask
What is the easiest waterfall hike on Oʻahu?
Waimea Falls: a paved path through Waimea Valley’s gardens. Mānoa Falls is short but very muddy.
Can you swim at Mānoa Falls?
No. Swimming is not allowed because of falling rocks and leptospirosis.
Is Waimea Valley worth the price?
It’s a botanical garden and cultural site as well as the falls; most visitors spend 2–3 hours.