Manoa Falls Trail Map
Manoa Falls Trail Map
The Manoa Falls Trail map is shown below.
You can expand the map for driving directions to the trail head and parking.
Planning to hike the trail? Visit our Manoa Falls home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!
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Manoa Falls Trail Map: Highlights
Here are the primary landmarks around Manoa Falls trail and a short description.
1. Manoa Falls
A beautiful 150-foot waterfall that cascades down a steep cliff. Admire the falls from behind the safety railing.
Visitors taking the prohibited trail down to the base pool have been injured by falling rocks or slipping on the wet boulders.
2. Manoa Falls Hike
The hike on the Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trail takes you through a lush rainforest jungle, and involves some ascending slopes and steps.
3. Manoa Falls Trail
The map highlights the Manoa Falls Trail from the trail head to the waterfall.
4. Lyon Arboretum
If you have some extra time left over, Lyon Arboretum, a botanical garden and research center, part of the University of Hawaii, is a great place to spend it!
Home to multiple hiking trails including one to Manoa Falls’ sister waterfall, ‘Aihualama Falls, but note that this waterfall often runs dry.
Advance reservations are required.
5. Lyon Arboretum Parking Lot
Plenty of parking available for the Lyon Arboretum, but make sure you have the advance reservation above.
6. Manoa Falls Parking Lot
The official Manoa Falls parking lot at the trailhead is closed due to the numerous car break-ins. Paid Manoa Falls parking is available at the nearby Paradise Park parking lot.
7. Rainbow’s End Snack Shop
Local snack and souvenir shop, great to pick up snacks and drinks.
8. Bus #5 Stop
If you’re taking the bus to Manoa Falls, the stop is here, about 10 minutes walk up Manoa Road to the Manoa Falls trailhead.
You can also look for free parking in the local roads near here, like Waakaua Street.