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Distance
1.5 miles
Elevation Gain
150 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
River
Forest
Easy Parking
Waterfall
Swimming Hole
Scenic
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Added by Kyle Szegedi
Wailua Falls is an amazing Kauai waterfall (173 ft) with beautiful views.
This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island of Kauai. There is a designated parking lot with a viewpoint to see the top of the falls.
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Amelia Walker
5/29/2022
Beautiful Falls for a quick and easy stop!
We weren't able to hike down close to the falls on our trip unfortunately, but the overlook from the top is still worth it! ...
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Samantha Bluemel
6/19/2019
Easy, Quick, Rewarding
I wouldn't say this hike is 1.5 miles round trip. I dont think it is even a mile.
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Lisa W
2/9/2018
Killer
The best way I can describe our experience is that we casually flirted with death to see a beautiful waterfall. We took the path ...
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Katie Seaton
5/16/2017
Best Swim On The Island
The slip and slide to the bottom wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! Definitely worth the end swim. Make sure to ...
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Sarah Levant
5/1/2017
Muddy but gorgeous
This is a very steep walk down to the base of the falls. Note that you can also view the falls from the top ...
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Sean Carroll
8/26/2016
It is illegal to hike now
Unfortunately there are signs that state no trespassing at all the entrances to the trails. there are two ways down now, I went to ...
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