Highest Waterfall On the Big Island

Hiilawe Falls

4.5/5
(47) · Hiking area in Honokaa, United States
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4.5/5 · 47 reviews
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Apr 17, 2021
I give this five stars because we did a horseback riding trip through the valley. Otherwise it’s a long STEEP hike. Remember what goes down must come up. Or you can very cautiously and slowly drive 4… Full review by Michelle B
Feb 9, 2020
Saw this by mistake while walking down to the ocean at Wailoi Lookout. As other reviews said, very steep! A MUST do it you are at all fit. Definitely wouldn’t do if I had joint problem. A lady with a… Full review by Amanda_B109
Feb 3, 2020
Saw the falls during our visit but not too dramatic. Best during Rainier seasons. Would be much more dramatic. Full review by P622SBmichaelf

Questions & answers

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Are there any tours that take you to the base of the falls?
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We saw a group of people horse riding towards the falls, so I guess yes. But check online before you go as all land there is private and not allowed to trespass ...
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We'll be at the Hapuna Prince and want to do a hike so I came across the Hillawe Falls as closer than driving 8 hours to …
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We'll be at the Hapuna Prince and want to do a hike so I came across the Hillawe Falls as closer than driving 8 hours to the Volcano National Park. Is the only way to see this via an ATV or can one just hike on their own?
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You hike down an easy path.....not a difficult hike but really pretty scenery
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