
**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
Monitor weather reports before your park visit!
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[MAUI] UPDATED 6/4/25 – Kaumahina State Wayside - CLOSED June 12 to June 22 for tree removal project.
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[MAUI] UPDATED 5/23/25 – Mākena State Park - State Parks is issuing an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to qualified parties interested in a Mobile Food Truck Concession Agreement to operate a Mobile Food Truck (“MFT”) Concession at Mākena State Park. More information may be obtained on the following link: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/announcements/invitation-for-bid-for-sealed-bid-proposal-to-provide-a-mobile-food-truck-concession-at-makena-state-park-on-maui/.
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[OʻAHU] UPDATED 5/21/25 – Diamond Head State Monument (DHSM): Updated June Operating Hours - The rockfall mitigation project began January 6, 2025 and will run until September 5, 2025 or upon completion of the construction project at the Kahala Tunnel. Please check the Diamond Head State Monument website for updated park operation hours during this time.
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[MOLOKA’I] - UPDATE 5/19/25: Pala’au State Park Pavilion: Due to continued renovation work, the pavilion closure has been extended from June 1 to July 1. The Pala’au Canping Area has been CLOSED from May 30 to June 30, 2025.
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[KAUAʻI] - UPDATE 3/21/25: Pā‘ula‘ula State Historic Site - Due to construction improvements, the park closure will begin starting March 24 until further notice.
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Hours | Daily – 8:30am to 5:00pm |
Entrance Fee |
*Credit Card Only*
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Parking Fee |
*Credit Card Only* Non-Commercial Vehicles
Commercial PUC vehicles:
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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.
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.