![]() ![]() Please note that the Manoa Falls Trail(in yellow) is part of the Honolulu-Mauka Trail Network, comprising of 18 interconnected trails (in turquoise). Continue through the fence to the Manoa Falls trailhead. You will see straight ahead the old Manoa Falls parking lot gate and fence. There is absolutely no parking on the fire lane beyond the Paradise parking lot and before the Lyon Arboretum entrance.Īfter parking continue up the fire lane to the entrance of Lyon Arboretum. 1) Parking in the Paradise Park lot for a fee of $5.00 or 2) Park in the lower neighborhood for free. Due to a high amount of hiker car theft the Manoa Falls parking lot has been unfortunately closed. Manoa Road continues into the back of Manoa Valley and ends at Paradise Park. You will soon come to a five way intersection. Punahou turns in Manoa road by staying left at the fork in the road. Continue up Punahou, heading towards the mountains. ![]() Going West bound on H1: Take the Wilder Exit 24, continue on Wilder to the third light take a right on Punahou. If driving, going East bound on H1: Take the Punahou Exit 23 then See below directions. Clicking on TheBus link provided below will also take you to TheBus website. You may need to change the starting address to your current location. If you are taking TheBus, click on the "Transit" icon at the top of the search bar. This trail is not for baby strollers.ĭescriptions for route, history, plants and birds were provided by Stuart Ball, author of The Hikers Guide to Oahu and other hiking books.įirst try to click on the “Get Directions” icon at the top of this page. It is recommended that hikers consider NOT hiking this trail during times of heavy rain even if it is open. This trail can be very muddy and slippery in many areas. However, conditions can change when it rains. This trail is suitable for most novice hikers. Signs are posted on a cable indicating to not go beyond that point, and of the potential danger of landslide. The trail ends at a graveled viewing area from which the public may view the waterfall and pool. This is a short, well-maintained trail suitable for all levels of hiking skill. Aihualama Trail may be challenging for novice hikers. This is Aihualama Trail, which switchbacks up the ridge, through bamboo, offering views of Honolulu and Manoa Valley. There is a low rock wall and suspended cable with signs indicating the danger of landslide and instructing hikers to not go beyond that point.Īpproximately 50 feet from the viewing area there is a marked trail to the left. The 0.8-mile trail gradually ascends through a lush rainforest ending at a viewing area set back from the base of the falls. The beginning of the trail crosses over a footbridge and then crosses a small stream through a grove of Eucalyptus trees. However, it is highly recommended to not start the hike after 5:30 PM. This trail is open from sun-up to sun-down. ![]()
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