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Manoa Falls

End of Manoa Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96822
Ranked #17 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 359 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking
Description: About a 1 hour hike to reach this 100 feet waterfall, but worth the trip.
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Princeton, New Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Thought it was a leisurely stroll. Not. It was a tremendous workout up a muddy and rocky trail. For a serious stepping machine enthusiast. Ok, but not much room to manuever at top. More

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Austin, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We loved the flora and the fauna. My 77 year old Mum did it without any problem. More

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Tucson, Arizona
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Parked at the Snack Shop and paid the $5. It was worth it as they have someone watching the lot and a hose to clean off the red mud from your shoes. Really fun hike, make sure you pick up a walking stick on your way up. I would not recommend to do this hike if it has recently rained. More

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New York City
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Nice hike but very muddy so wear good shoes. You will get dirty and it's a tough hike but the grounds are incredible. More

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Los Angeles, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I didn't know this trail would be as difficult as it was; I failed to find out just how hard it would be to see this waterfall. We climbed Diamond Head earlier in the day, then headed to this trail. The trail is beautiful from beginning to end, but there are wooden steps to climb, tree roots to climb over... More

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Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The hike was mostly easy, but a few spots were a little tricky., ...definitely muddy which made it slippery. I am so glad I wore a sneaker type of shoe....do not wear flip-flops. The greenery throughout was nice to see..and I loved to hear the sound of the stream..It was all worth it to see the falls...can't get near it... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Couple words of advice: Manoa Falls itself is free - do not pay for some random tour to go there. Supposedly parking is $5 - however, we were there very early (6:30am) and no one was there yet to collect the money. What they tell you about leaving nothing in your car is true - we briefly spoke with a... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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This is a great day trip, you can jump on the #5 bus from Ala Mona shopping mall and it drops you off at the top of the street where the path begins. After a short walk up the street you enter the path and begin the hike. Its about a 45 min hike. Be sure to wear shoes and... More

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Wasilla, Alaska, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
3
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I had intended on going to Manoa Falls with my husband when we rented our mopeds. My husband and son both had gotten too much sun, so we decided to take a "tour" of Manoa Falls one afternoon from 1:00p to 4:00p.We saw the advertisement in the Oahu Gold book for $16.95 per person. My husband called around 11:00am to... More

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Reno, Nevada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you want an easy access, yet feel a thousand miles from civilization, this is it. Very "jungly", bamboo forests, amazing waterfall, not TOO crowded. Pool under falls is closed due to rock fall danger. More

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