3/23/26 – TRAIL MAINTENANCE BRINGS MODIFIED HOURS TO MĀNOA FALLS; LATE MARCH INTO APRIL
Posted on Mar 23, 2026 in Forestry & Wildlife, Main, News Releases, slider, Trail| JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR |
RYAN KANAKAʻOLE
ACTING CHAIRPERSON |
TRAIL MAINTENANCE BRINGS MODIFIED HOURS TO MĀNOA FALLS; LATE MARCH INTO APRIL
HONOLULU – Trail improvements and maintenance work will temporarily affect weekday access to the Mānoa Falls Trail during portions of the weeks of March 30 and April 6. The popular hiking trail, located at the back of O‘ahu’s Mānoa Valley, will be open the Good Friday state holiday weekend.
Modified hours:
Monday, March 30 – Thursday, April 2
Closed 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open 2 p.m. to sunset
Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5 (Good Friday state holiday weekend)
Open 6 a.m. to sunset
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10
Closed 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open 2 p.m. to sunset
Each year, heavy foot traffic and the valley’s consistently wet climate contribute to conditions that require attention including erosion, trail degradation and heavy vegetation growth. Recent storms have also contributed to trail damage and slippery conditions. Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access Program staff at the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will work with partners and volunteers to address these issues and ensure a safe and pleasant experience for trail users.
During the closure, hikers are encouraged to explore alternative trails nearby such as the Puʻu Pia Trail or Makiki Valley Loop. Other hiking options on Oʻahu can be found at the Nā Ala Hele Program website or the OuterSpatial app.
The Mānoa Falls Trail will reopen to regular hours once maintenance is completed, no later than April 11, 2026.
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RESOURCES
(All images/video courtesy DLNR)
Video – Mānoa Falls Trail (July 2022):
Photographs – Mānoa Falls Trail maintenance (March 2026):
Find hiking options at the Nā Ala Hele and OuterSpatial websites:
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/nah/
Media Contact:
Ryan Aguilar
Communications Specialist
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources
E-mail: [email protected]
