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ʻAkaka Falls

Hawaii County, Hawaii

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
443 ft (135 m)
Location
Hawaii County, Hawaii
Access status
Official state park route, fees and hours; partial trail closure October 2026
The walk
0.4-mile loop
Ground & access
Paved path with multiple steps; DLNR says it is not wheelchair accessible.
Hawaii DLNR: 'Akaka Falls State Park
ʻAkaka Falls, HI
ʻAkaka Falls, HI
Photo creditPhoto: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Park at the end of 'Akaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu. The paved loop trail starts at the parking lot. To see 'Akaka Falls only, take the left (south) path at the first junction. The full loop also passes Kahuna Falls.

Plan your visit

'Akaka Falls State Park parking lot to the 'Akaka Falls viewpoint on the paved loop trail

DLNR gives 0.4 miles for the full loop footpath. The direct path to the 'Akaka Falls view is shorter; DLNR calls it a short walk but gives no separate distance.

Paved path with multiple steps; DLNR says it is not wheelchair accessible.

Where to start

State park parking lot at the trailhead. Non-resident parking is $10 per non-commercial vehicle, credit card only.

Timing & water

Open daily 8:30am to 5:00pm. A DLNR notice dated 10/23/26 says part of the trail is closed due to fallen trees.

Before you go

Non-residents pay $5 per person entrance and $10 per vehicle parking; Hawaii residents free with ID; children 3 and under free. Credit card only. DLNR encourages paying before arrival because cell reception is limited.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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