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 the more adventurous and more difficult hikes on Kauai as the trail often won't be obvious. But as the whole trail leads along the river, it is still almost impossible to get lost along your hike!

apewithaknife

May 10, 2025

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Agree with previous commenter. This is super inaccurately described as “suitable for all fitness levels”. You are scaling fallen trees, rocks, using all four limbs, and constantly looking for the trail, which is often only obvious because it’s the only passable way up the mountain. I still had a great time on this hike but it was one of the harder hikes I’ve done in while.

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1. Makaleha Falls Trail — Kauai

4.20km

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250m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 1.19 km

Uphill 180 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Kapaa, Kauaʻi County, United States

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