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Mānoa Falls

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"Nice easy hike to really cool falls, but crowded"(11 Tips)
"Be sure to use bug spray & shoes you don't mind getting dirty."(8 Tips)
"Some Jurassic Park scenery to be found here."(4 Tips)
"Wear hiking shoes, the trail gets a little muddy!"(4 Tips)

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Megan MastersJanuary 12, 2016
Relatively easy hike into a jungle paradise. Be careful of the brown clay when it rains as it can be really slippery!
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Jim PenfoldMarch 7, 2018
Book with a tour operator to fully appreciate the hike. Muddy, gravel and rock strewn path leads to one of many waterfalls on the island. Surreal sights along the way. A must do.
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Gaelle A.September 9, 2014
Easy trail in the forest. Good pics to take with the trees and the fall. You can go to swim but be careful of the rocks, don't fall ! Lot & a lot of moskitos, be prepared !
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Sina VaeauFebruary 22, 2015
Great place!!! There's a waterfall and a bamboo Forrest and during my hike I saw cute little piggies. If you're planning to hike all the way to the top bring lots of water and snack. Lovely big trees2
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Ashley SpearsMay 14, 2018
What a beautiful trail. Loved coming here while it was raining because being in the jungle in the rain is a sensory experience not to be missed
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Kai HockertsMarch 3, 2015
Great hike. About 2km one. Gets quite muddy and a bit steep. My son went for a swimm under the waterfall.
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Alyssa B.February 8, 2019
Trail to the falls in easy and 30 mins, if you take a left AT the falls it can easily become 3 hours and moderate-hard in muddy weather but worth it!
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Steve ClancyMay 6, 2017
Monoa is great but if you're headed this way it's worth checking out Lyon Arboretum. It's literally next door and has its own trails filled with Hawaiian and other exotic plants.
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Damian BayonaJuly 6, 2017
Expect heavy but brief rainfall. Weather changes quickly but well worth the views. About 1 hr round trip. Get there before 10am to avoid the crowds.
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CNNAugust 6, 2014
Without too much effort, Manoa Falls is reached via a 1,200-meter hike with shoulder-height vegetation akin to Jurassic Park. Scenes from the 3rd movie in the franchise were filmed here. Read more
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SatokoSeptember 17, 2015
30 minutes walk to reach falls and 20 minutes to come down. Good exercise. Amazingly big trees. We could feel nature.
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Sam SJanuary 2, 2016
When the path is wet, it's slippery. Be careful and wear good shoes. Have time to explore? The bamboo "forest" on the side of the path is quite beautiful.
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Pelin Güvenç KefelSeptember 9, 2017
The trail is amazing! The vegetation is so diverse, from banyans to bamboos. Though the volume of water of the falls wasn't much since it was the end of summer
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C BaileyOctober 18, 2016
Great half hour walk (each way) to see a nice waterfall. Relatively easy but there is a slight incline and rocks can get a little slippery
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Devin NeeApril 13, 2018
Manoa Falls is a lush green jungle hike. A 20 – 30 minute walk through the dense tropical forest with a pretty nice waterfall at the end of the trail.
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Matteo MattSeptember 4, 2015
A really easy path for a really big wildlife experience! Flowers, planets, waterfall! Awesome! Pay attentions, it's really rainy hear.
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Lynette EugenioOctober 31, 2018
This short and easy hike takes you through the lush rainforest. Swimming in the pool of the waterfall is discouraged, but the views are worth the trek.
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Sahana UDecember 26, 2013
Lessons learned: Don't wear flip flops (like I did), grab bamboo sticks as your walking stick (it gets muddier as you get to the top), and don't forget your bug spray.
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Terence ChanSeptember 28, 2014
Amazing place. Def wear sneakers vs slippers as it gets muddy and slippery. Some bug spray may help too
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Keith KaplanJanuary 13, 2016
Try to go in the morning because the trail gets very busy once the day starts to move along. DO NOT wear flip flops.
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Viranuj SueblinvongSeptember 29, 2018
Beautiful trail for a hike. Probably can be very muddy and slippery so be careful if you go after a rainy day.
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Shelly DrostSeptember 30, 2013
beautiful! Well worth the hike. Like others said, wear tennis shoes, etc, not flip flops. Not sure how many would wear flip flops anyway on a hike - lol
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Jesennia KingJune 30, 2017
Hike early to avoid crowds . Bring insect repellent and a change of clothes , it can be very muddy .
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Jac LynJune 22, 2012
It's a nice hike to the waterfall. Be sure to use bug spray & shoes you don't mind getting dirty. The second trail after the falls gets a little muddy.
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Nikki RodaDecember 25, 2012
If it is really muddy on the trails, I would highly recommend just going barefoot. There aren't any bugs to worry about and it is much easier to clean your feet than mud-soaked shoes
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Ryan BrightAugust 12, 2018
Beautiful hike, but it gets a bit crowded. Come early!
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Corey BaileyOctober 15, 2016
Great easy hike! Beautiful area. Just $5 for parking. Just bring shoes you're ok with getting dirty. Was not buggy when we were there
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kiksApril 3, 2017
Easy trail to bring your tourist friends and family on. Can be quite slippery in some parts. One of the GREENER trails and relatively cool
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Michelle A.September 20, 2016
Easy hike, more of a walk. Some Jurassic Park scenery to be found here.
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Jeremy GottschalkAugust 26, 2011
Try the shaved ice in the new Paradise mini shop after hiking this most beautiful and most visited falls in Oahu.Bring shoes &mosquito guard, not sunblock, since the canopies will help avoid the sun.
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Michael O'ConnorJune 16, 2012
Wear hiking shoes, the trail gets a little muddy! Remember you camera there are some amazing photo opportunities!
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miabesOctober 10, 2015
Hike to Manoa Falls is easy. Trail improvements are underway. Last .2/.3 of trail is on slippery rocks and some mud.
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Jennifer KaneJanuary 12, 2013
Watch out for the mud on the upper sections; try stepping through the roots instead of the slippery metal cross ties. Bring a walking stick for added safety.
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[Princess]October 18, 2013
Nice hike and waterfall but most of the trail is very muddy so be prepared to get dirty. Make sure to wear the right shoes and use bug spray.
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Josie SMarch 21, 2015
Just the hike to see those HUGE trees was worth it! Easy hike even for youngsters.
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Matt CampagnaJanuary 19, 2019
Incredible hike, bring good footwear for wet/muddy terrain, and some bug repellent just in case.
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Jacki KruseNovember 11, 2016
Great hike with beautiful lush scenery! Dont forget the mosquito repellent!
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OliviaJune 3, 2013
really worth seeing and worth the hike! such an adventure juz be careful with all the mud ;)
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Ricardo JerezDecember 10, 2016
Beautiful and easy hike. Vegetation is simply amazing.
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BradDecember 5, 2014
A nice walk. Good for groups. If you get here early it's very peaceful.
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Peter JNovember 11, 2015
Pretty sweet hike they Jurassic park land, and I nice lil dip in the waterfall as a reward!
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Radical-TaranukulAugust 4, 2014
Pretty easy hike, nice and short with a water fall at the end.
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Tamas DoberMarch 6, 2018
Wonderful hike! The rain started exactly when we reached the top..
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Eleanor ForteaJune 7, 2019
Be ready for your hike shoes to get a lot of mud. Easy hike though.
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Simon TanNovember 13, 2018
Waterfall isn't that impressive, but the hike is through some of the lushest forest you'll ever see
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Clay ChastainDecember 27, 2013
I wore some flat slippers. It rained. It was muddy. What were you expecting? It's a rainforest waterfall. Enjoy the sights.
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S. ChaudherySeptember 8, 2017
Definitely can be done in flip flops. Just remember to wear bug spray.
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Maegan RegalaJuly 24, 2010
Make sure to wear good hikingh shoes. Flip flops not recomended. It gets pretty muddy as you go higher and deeper in. But the waterfall at the end is amazing.
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Tyler TonakiJuly 26, 2011
Vibram Five Fingers or any trail shoes are a must. Very slippery footing and don't bother with sunblock or skin lotion here its mosquitoe bait as they never rest.
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Gulcin SogutOctober 27, 2013
You should go there, nice trail. And leave before get dark ;)
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