Akaka Falls
- Height
- 442 ft
- Hike
- 0.4 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Akaka Falls drops about 442 ft on Kolekole Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Reaching it is a 0.4 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
You can't swim here The land manager does not allow swimming at Akaka Falls.
The falls
| Height | 442 ft |
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| Flow note | Free-falling ʻAkaka Falls into a stream-eroded gorge; Kahuna Falls also visible on the loop. |
| Swimming allowed | No |
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Access
| Hike | 0.4 mi round trip |
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| Road | Paved |
| Road note | End of ʻAkaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu. |
| Parking | Park lot at trailhead; cell reception is limited, so pay fees before arrival when possible. |
| When it fills | Lot fills mid-morning when tour vans arrive. |
| Fee | Non-residents: $5 per person entrance + $10 per non-commercial vehicle parking (credit card only). Hawaii residents. |
| Hours | Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Paved loop with multiple steps; not wheelchair accessible. |
| Managed by | Hawaii Division of State Parks (ʻAkaka Falls State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Drinking water | Yes |
| Note | Comfort station and water listed reopened on DLNR park notices; confirm before visit. |
Rules
| Fires | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Akaka Falls open?
Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How tall is Akaka Falls?
Akaka Falls drops about 442 ft.
Can you swim at Akaka Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Akaka Falls.
How long is the hike to Akaka Falls?
It's a 0.4 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. End of ʻAkaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu. Parking: Park lot at trailhead; cell reception is limited, so pay fees before arrival when possible. Lot fills mid-morning when tour vans arrive.
Do you need a reservation for Akaka Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Akaka Falls?
The fee is Non-residents: $5 per person entrance + $10 per non-commercial vehicle parking (credit card only). Hawaii residents.
When is Akaka Falls flowing?
Free-falling ʻAkaka Falls into a stream-eroded gorge; Kahuna Falls also visible on the loop.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Just outside: ʻAkaka Falls State Park (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/hawaii/akaka-falls-state-park/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / fee / hikeDistanceMi / wheelchairAccess, waterfall.heightFt / flowNote, rules.fires / stay on trail)
- https://hilohawaiiwaterfalls.com/akaka-falls/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, waterbodyName)
- https://www.hawaii-guide.com/big-island/sights/akaka-falls-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parkingPattern / amenities)
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