ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Akaka Falls

Covid-19 Protocols: Please wear a mask when in groups, maintain social distancing, and be respectful of others. Aloha, Hawaii State Parks

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PARK UPDATES: 6/18/21 - [OAHU] - Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area will be CLOSED half day [7:00am to 1:00pm] on Monday 6/28/21 to accommodate the striping of speed bumps. The park will be closed to vehicles and visitors during this time period.

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5/21/21 - [OAHU] - The Keawaula gate at Kaena Point is now open on weekends. Gate hours are Saturdays: 6:00am to 7:00pm, and Sundays: 9:00am to 7:00pm. No overnight use allowed.

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4/19/21 - [ALL ISLANDS] - Entrance AND parking fees are now required for non-residents at several parks across the islands including: [KAUAI] Haena, Kokee, Waimea Canyon, [OAHU] Diamond Head, Nuuanu Pali, [MAUI] Iao Valley, Makena, Waianapanapa, and [HAWAII] Akaka Falls, Hapuna Beach.  Non-resident visitors will be required to pay for both entry and parking.

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3/29/21 - [KAUAI] - The Kalalau Trail reservation system is open again. Reservations are available 30-days in-advance. Park Entry and Parking reservations for morning and midday are available. Sunset-time reservations are currently not available.

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3/1/21 - [MAUI] - Waianapanapa State Park - Entry and Parking Reservations are now required for all non-residents. For reservations go to www.gowaianapanapa.com

ʻAkaka Falls State Park

UPDATE: 4/7/21 - ʻAkaka Falls State Park is OPEN. Starting the April 7, 2021 the gates will be resume regular opening and closing. Gate hours will be 8:00am to 5:00pm. Entrance fee of $5 for non-residents, even those parked outside of the gates. Paid parking and/or entrance fees are required for non-residents.
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4/2/21 - Beginning April 19, 2021, all non-resident visitors to ʻAkaka Falls State Park will be required to pay an entrance fee and a parking fee to park a noncommercial vehicle. Non-resident visitors who enter a park on foot, bike or vehicle drop-off will only need to pay an entrance fee. Children 3 years old and younger are free.

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    Hours Daily – 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Entrance Fee

        *Credit Card Only*

    • Hawaii Residents = Free w/ Drivers Lic. or ID
    • Non-Residents = $5.00 Per Person
    • Children 3 and Under = Free

    Parking Fee

    *Credit Card Only*

    Non-Commercial Vehicles

    • Residents = No Charge w/ID or DL
    • Non-Residents = $10

    Commercial PUC vehicles:

    • 1-7 passenger vehicles: $25
    • 8-25 passenger vehicles: $50
    • 26 + passenger vehicles: $90
    Trail Names

    Description

    Pleasant self-guided walk through lush tropical vegetation to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, which plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. The 0.4-mile loop footpath requires some physical exertion. (65.4 acres)

    Route

    The trailhead is located just off the parking lot. The paved route, which includes multiple steps in places (not wheelchair accessible), makes an easy to follow loop offering stunning viewpoints of the two waterfalls. To view ‘Akaka Falls only, take the path to the left (south) from the first junction. The waterfall view is just a short walk down the path.

    Directions

    End of ‘Akaka Falls Road (Highway 220), 3.6 miles southwest of Honomu.

    Parking & Entrance Fee Info

    Park visitors are encouraged to pay for parking and entrance prior to arrival due to limited cell reception at the park. Visitors can pay for entrance and parking via phone by calling CallToPark at 1-888-767-9037 (Location #125932). Call to Park (Click Link)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Additional Info

    • Mountain biking is not allowed on this trail.
    • Stay on the trail.
    • Pack out at least what you pack in.
    • No open fires.