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Mānoa Falls – Manoa Falls Trail loop from Waikīkī

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Mānoa Falls – Manoa Falls Trail loop from Waikīkī

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Mānoa Falls – Manoa Falls Trail loop from Waikīkī

08:03

26.1km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Round Top Forest Reserve

Waypoints

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5.13 km

Hawaiʻi Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hawaiʻi Nature Center is located in the north of Makiki and serves as the trailhead for various Makiki Valley trails. The Nature Center teaches about Hawaiʻi's environment and rises awareness for a responsible interaction with nature.

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6.86 km

Makiki Valley Trail

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Makiki Valley Trail is a relatively short trail in the valley of the same name, that leads through dense forest. You will be hiking along beautiful ferns and through tree …

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10.8 km

Moleka Trail

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Moleka Trail connects two different sections of Round Top Drive and is a very well maintained path. The trail is pretty wide and as it leads through beautiful bamboo forest …

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13.2 km

Manoa Cliff Trail

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Manoa Cliff Trail leads from its trailhead along Round Top Drive, up to the intersection where the trail meets Pauoa Flats Trail and Puʻuʻohiʻa Trail. Here you can decide to …

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15.0 km

Round Top Forest Reserve

Nature Reserve

16.2 km

Trail of Roots

Highlight • Trail

Short sections with no flat ground. Must walk along thick carpet of Roots.

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16.6 km

Aihualama Trail Access

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Access the Aihuamama trail from the steps here. The trail map is included in the photos.

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16.6 km

Mānoa Falls

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Mānoa Falls is a 150 feet high waterfall and according to many people, the most beautiful waterfall on Oʻahu. Once you reach your destination, feel free to refresh yourself under the falling water.

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16.7 km

Manoa Falls Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Supposedly, this is one of the favorite places of former US President Barack Obama. The hike to the waterfall leads through a beautiful jungle. Interesting is the partly strange vegetation. The path can be relatively greasy.

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26.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.44 km

4.83 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

12.8 km

8.58 km

2.59 km

1.65 km

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

28°C

23°C

17 %

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Mānoa Falls – Manoa Falls Trail loop from Waikīkī

Hawaiʻi Nature Center

Makiki Valley Trail

Moleka Trail

Manoa Cliff Trail

Trail of Roots

Aihualama Trail Access

Mānoa Falls

Manoa Falls Trail

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