Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve - Manoa Falls Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve - Manoa Falls Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Hawaii |
| Nearby Town: | Honolulu |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Waikiki Beach take McCully Street toward the mountains then turn right onto Kapiolani Blvd. Follow Kapiolani Blvd then turn left onto University and drive through the University of Hawaii campus. After the campus, turn right onto Manoa Road and follow it until it dead ends at the trailhead. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Manoa Falls Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Manoa Falls Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Division of Forestry and Wildlife Kalanimoku Building 1151 Punchbowl St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)587-0166 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Manoa Falls Trail is near the Lyon Arboretum and is popular with both locals and tourists. The trail leads to the Manoa Falls which drops 100 feet into a pool that is roped of for swimming (due to rock slides that have occured in the past.) Although hikers are told to be careful at the trailhead, we found it occupied by an attendant and had no issues with vandals. The Manoa Falls Trail winds through a classic Hawaiian forest and follows a creek to the base of the waterfalls. Although the trail is often crowded due to its proximity to Wakiki Beach, it is well worth the two hour roundtrip if your have an afternoon to spare in Oahu. |
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