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Summary: This is an excellent and leisurely hike. It does get steep in places but nothing that an average hiker can't handle. Wear hiking boots due to the fact that it is a rainforest and the ground can be slippery. Watch for beautiful flowers and mini waterfalls on your way up. The bamboo forest is an awe to look at. People insist on etching their names in the bamboo trunks and the earliest date I found was 1974. The trail is graded and well maintained, however there are spots that are unmaintained so always make sure you have a good footing. The plant life is immense, I have no doubt that anyone could get excellent pictures for their photo album. On the way there it is up hill and on the wayback is downhill. Just before reaching the waterfall, a brief boulder climb is required. It's not too hard since I took my two year old and wife with me on this hike. They had a blast! Trailhead: Head out West Manoa Road which is just north of Honolulu and west of pacific cemetary. Drive to the end and you will find the starting and ending point. (Lat:21.34319 Lon:-157.79808) Trail Guides for Manoa Falls: Oahu Trails by Kathy Morey (Wilderness Press) Oahu Trails by Kathy Morey (Wilderness Press) Oahu Trails by Kathy Morey (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Depatment of the state Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Chad Grishaber Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by GK on 3/3/2004 You are totally right - this reporter is WAY off with his information. See: http://www.backyardoahu.com/mnoa1.htm
Reviewed by Pat on 3/2/2004 I live less than a mile away from the trailhead, and I have walked up to Manoa Falls many times. I would like to amend the review by Chad. It is not near Pearl City; it is right in the middle of Honolulu. The elevation gain is slight, no where near 1600 feet! I doubt if it is more than 200 ft. This easy hike starts at the very end of Manoa Road. (On a map of Honolulu, this is east of Punchbowl Cemetery.) I share Chad's enthusiasm for the beauty of the hike. The trail has been upgraded recently due to an increase in visitors. However, you are not able to swim in the pool at the base of the falls any more. Due to mudslide concerns, you have to stop a few yards before reaching the falls, and view them from a safe distance.
Reviewed by Josh on 11/20/2003 It is the perfect quick hike. I believe it is 0.9mi each direction. The waterfall is 200ft. and spectacular on a rainy day in August. There is also a wide variety of local plant life. Also, it is worth noting, before one reaches the waterfall there is a trail head to the left that leads to a switch-back to the Pauoa flats. There is a complex network of trails in the flats area that takes the hiker to a ridge overlooking the Pali Highway and around the "Tantilus" peak (west side of Manoa valley). Several other trails intersect in that area. It is easy to get lost in this area if you do not have a good map. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Hawaii Hiking, Hawaii Trails, Hawaii Hikes, Honolulu County Hiking, Honolulu County Trails, Honolulu County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||