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Distance:
0.1 Miles / 0.2 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Universal Access
Park:
Wailua River State Park
Town:
Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii
Directions:
22.046633, -159.357971
Added:
June 27, 2022
Updated:
July 06, 2022
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16 '

Total Change
16 '

Ascent
16 '

Descent

'Opaeka'a Falls at Wailua River State Park in Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii (Kauai) is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back paved/universal access trail that leads to a vista point of Opaekaa Falls.

This is not a hike, but rather a short walk along a paved trail that leads to a view of 'Opaeka'a Falls. 'Opaeka'a Falls spills into the Wailua River, but there's not public access that leads to the base of the waterfall, so visitors can appreciate its beauty from this downstream vista.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough for just over a dozen vehicles.

Restrooms
As of June 2022, there are restroom facilities at the parking lot.

Respecting the Land
Hawaiian land is considered sacred to native Hawaiians and many locals, so please stay on-trail, take nothing but photos, and leave nothing but footprints. Respect the locals - don't stay for long and have a backup hike planned in case the parking lot is full.

Explore 51 trails near Wailua Homesteads, HI
  1. Parking

    22.046633, -159.357971
  2. Main Trailhead

    22.046628, -159.358085
  3. View of Opaekaa Falls

    22.046347, -159.358506
    View of Opaekaa Falls
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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
Trail added
June 27, 2022
Hiked on
June 25, 2022
Updated on
July 06, 2022
0.1 miles / 0.2 km
June 25, 2022
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