The Top 6 Waterfalls around Kapaa
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 6
beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Kapaa. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Kapaa. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Upper Hoʻopiʻi Falls
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Upper Hoʻopiʻi Falls are the first falls along Hoʻopiʻi Falls Trail. The water falls into a little pool, where you can go for a little swim and cool down. Please …
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Lower Ho'opi'i Falls
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The second waterfall of the walk along the Kapa’a stream. This one has a nice rocky exposed area that offers fantastic views of the fall.
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Kilauea Stone Dam
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The Kilauea Stone Dam is part of the Wai Koa Plantation and dams the Kahiliholo Stream. The historic dam was built in 1881 to water the sugar plantations in the …
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Opaeka'a Falls
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This ca. 50m high waterfall is located north of Lihue. You can stop at a parking lot and walk up to an observation point.
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Makaleha Falls Trail
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Please be aware, that Makaleha Falls Trail is not a maintained trail and while hiking along Makaleha Stream, you will crisscross the river several times. This is certainly one of …
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