Maunawili Falls Hike
35-40 minutes from our homes
Scenic jungle trail leading to a waterfall and swimming hole
Maunawili Falls is a lush rainforest trail that winds through bamboo forests and streams before reaching a small waterfall and pool. The route can be muddy but offers a fun mix of adventure and island beauty. It’s a great spot for hikers looking for a tropical escape close to town.
- From the homes
- 35-40 minutes
- Hours
- Open daily, sunrise to sunset
- Admission
- Free
- Address
- Maunawili Falls Trailhead, Kailua, HI 96734
- Website
- Official website
- Type
- attraction
- hiking
- waterfall
- nature
- family-friendly
Getting there from the homes
Maunawili Falls Hike is 35-40 minutes from our homes in Ka'a'awa. Most of the drive is on Kamehameha Highway along the windward coast, so leave a little extra time on weekends and in the late afternoon, when traffic through Kaneohe builds. Check the hours above before you set out; they change seasonally.
Stay nearby
Either of our Ka'a'awa oceanfront homes makes an easy base for visiting Maunawili Falls Hike and exploring the windward coast.