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Ho'opi'i Falls is a fairly easy hike featuring two beautiful waterfalls!

Parking:

Go past the last house on the left. Look for parking along the shoulder on the left side (where there are no houses) then turnaround and park.

To the First Waterfall:

The hike to the first waterfall is about 2-mile round trip. Take the main trail and hang a right at the stream. Then just follow the river for about 10 minutes. When you hear the waterfall, take the second path down to the waterfall. It is a little steep, but the roots kinda act like stairs. (The first path leads to the same place but is much steeper.)

To the Second Waterfall:

From the first waterfall, return back to the main trail then continue for about 30 minutes or so. Close to the trail’s end, the trail forks to the right. Then you have to climb up a small hill before getting down to the base of the waterfall where you can swim. The second falls plunge into a wider pool with a rope swing. When done, just return back the way you came.

Just so you know, if you decide to check out the second waterfall, you may see signs that say “no trespassing,” but the land is actually state land. However, the access path is leased by some farmers. Occasionally the farmer may discourage going further, and if so, you need to respect their wishes. But mostly, no one minds as long as you respect the area and pick up your trash.

Directions to Trailhead:

Go to the end of Kawaihau Road, the trail starts next to the last house on the left. There is no sign and might be overgrown with grass. But you’ll find a worn-out path that leads you on the trail.

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Cautions:

• Drive slow in the residential neighborhood and do not block driveways or mailboxes.
  
• Use good judgement as usual.
• Do NOT go if recently rained or there is a flash flood warning.
• Avoid getting water in your eyes, nose, mouth or open sores. The water here contains Leptospira and other harmful bacteria that could make you very sick.