Manoa Falls Hawaii Swim

Manoa Falls

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(3.8K) · Hiking area in Honolulu, United States
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Discover the lush beauty of Hawaii at Manoa Falls, a stunning waterfall surrounded by tropical foliage. The perfect spot for a refreshing hike in nature.

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Mar 13, 2025
The hike is very beautiful and well worth the trip, however THE WATERFALL AND POOL ARE NOT OPEN FOR SWIMMING! IT IS IN A RESTRICTED AREA! WHICH CAN RESULT IN FINES FROM DOCARE OFFICERS IF CAUGHT IN R…Full review by AndiiW2024
Feb 24, 2025
I highly recommend this trip, it has beautiful natural places,and the natives are always smiling and seem so happy. The food is good the beaches are carried from smooth to high serfing people just mu…Full review by Connector690119
Feb 22, 2025
Distance wise this hike should be no problem. What they don't tell you is that with any moisture it become a slip and slide! Challenging to maintain balance especially descending. Many un prepared pe…Full review by Patricia H
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Questions & answers

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Is this wheelchair accessible ? I have my elderly mother and would like to take her there
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No. This is a dirt trail with roots and rocks that gets very slippery when wet. It is not a paved trail
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Answer by Tony G · Dec 21, 2024
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Is this hike free, or do you have to pay for a tour?
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Just for parking $5. There is a shop there you can pick up drinks, bug spray if you think you need and other convenience items. Restaurant adjacent as well. But we didn't partake.
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Can you hike the trails to the falls without a tour guide? Like can my family just go hike it? Or do you have to pay to go see …
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Can you hike the trails to the falls without a tour guide? Like can my family just go hike it? Or do you have to pay to go see it? Thanks!
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If you drive there you only have to pay $5 to park and there is a small gift shop and shave ice that will be needed after the long hike
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Does anyone know the closest point you can park please , is it accessible from any roads meaning the hike is less? Thankyou
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You can either pay the $5 cash with the attendant at the lot, or with credit card in the cafe right there where you park. It’s about 400 meters from the parking lot to the trail head gate entrance.
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You should co-operate with any governmental activity being carried out due to which tourists may have to wait
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Take water and food for a picnic on the hike. There are no restaurants or eateries inside the place
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The attraction is free but you will have to pay 5 USD for parking. You can park for free in the Lower areas if you are okay with walking a bit more
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Do not stray away from the designated trail for your own safety
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Take sunscreen and bug repellant with you
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The path gets muddy especially after a heavy rain; covered shoes and mosquito repellent are recommended
wheretraveler.com
Book tour reservations online or by phone in advance
lonelyplanet.com
The trail can get slippery during the rain, but on sunny days, it's clearly marked and easy to follow
cityseeker.com
Bring water, a camera, and a lunch if you wish to enjoy the peace and quiet of birds chirping and water rushing
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Grab your water shoes and some insect repellent
attractionsofamerica.com
Swimming in the pool at the bottom is discouraged
thecrazytourist.com
The path is often slippery and muddy, and flash floods are prone to occur anytime
roadtrippers.com
Don't go if it's rained recently, and don't wear your trainers
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This trail has 4 different routes and should be rated as a single/double black diamond trail depending on which route you take
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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Iece of cake (#1) is the easiest route down but is not easy
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