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Beautiful Manoa Falls against a lush green tropical forest

Manoa Falls Hours

Manoa Falls Hours

Manoa FallsHours
Hours of OperationSunrise – Sunset
Opening TimeSunrise
Closing TimeSunset
Parking Hours (Paradise Park lot)08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Hike Time1-2 hours
Manoa Falls Hours at a glance

The Manoa Falls trail is open from sunrise to sunset, and make sure you allocate enough time to get back before dark.

In the posted signboard at the Manoa Falls trailhead, you’ll see a note recommending you don’t start the hike after 5:30 pm.

Hiking the forest in the dark is sure spooky, take a headlamp or flashlight, just in case!

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Dark Manoa Falls trail covered by rainforest canopy | Manoa Falls Hours
Dark Manoa Falls trail covered by rainforest canopy | Manoa Falls Hours

Besides you don’t want a face-to-face encounter with one of the night marchers, ghosts of the Hawaiian warriors prowling the trail, one of the legends associated with the Manoa Falls trail!

If you plan to drive to the trailhead and park at the Paradise Park lot, you will want to arrive no earlier than 8 am, since that’s when the parking lot opens.

Planning to hike the trail? Visit our Manoa Falls home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!

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Is Manoa Falls closed?

Manoa Falls is open seven days a week, 365 days a year!

As part of the Na Ala Hele Trail & Access program, the State of Hawaii Forestry and Wildlife Division manages the trail for the public.

Check the Hawaii Trails site for any unusual closures.

Manoa Falls Trail Hours

Manoa Falls trail hours are sunup to sundown, though hikers are warned not to start the hike after 5:30 pm.

Manoa Falls Parking Hours

The main parking option for Manoa Falls, the Paradise Park lot, is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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Is Manoa Falls Open Today?

While the Manoa Falls is open seven days a week throughout the year, you should check with the Hawaii Trails official site in case there are special weather-related or maintenance-related closures.

Manoa Falls trail may close due to maintenance and repairs | Manoa Falls Hours
Manoa Falls trail may close due to maintenance and repairs | Manoa Falls Hours

Manoa Falls Hours of Operation

Manoa Falls hours of operation is from sunrise to sunset.

What Time does Manoa Falls Open?

Manoa Falls trail is open to hikers from sunrise which varies depending on the season.

What Time does Manoa Falls Close?

Manoa Falls trail closes at sunset every day.

Manoa Falls Hours Today

Same as everyday, sunrise to sunset. Make sure you check for unexpected closures.

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