ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Akaka Falls

**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**

Monitor weather reports before your park visit.

• [O‘AHU] UPDATE 12/13/25 — He’eia State Park: Park is CLOSED due to hazardous conditions.

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ʻAkaka Falls State Park

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    Hours Daily – 8:30am to 5:00pm
    Entrance Fee

        *Credit Card Only*

    • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
    • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
    • Children 3 and Under = Free
    Parking Fee

    *Credit Card Only*

    Non-Commercial Vehicles

    • Residents = No Charge w/ID or DL
    • Non-Residents = $10

    Commercial PUC vehicles:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50
    • 26 + passenger vehicles: $90
    Trail Names

    Description

    Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. The 0.4-mile loop footpath requires some physical exertion. (65.4 acres)

    Route

    The trailhead is located just off the parking lot. The paved route, which includes multiple steps in places (not wheelchair accessible), makes an easy to follow loop offering stunning viewpoints of the two waterfalls. To view ‘Akaka Falls only, take the path to the left (south) from the first junction. The waterfall view is just a short walk down the path.

    Directions

    End of ‘Akaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu.

    Parking & Entrance Fee Info

    Park visitors are encouraged to pay for parking and entrance fees before arrival due to limited cell reception at the park. 

     

     

    Additional Info

    • Mountain biking is not allowed on this trail.
    • Stay on the trail.
    • Pack out at least what you pack in.
    • No open fires.