Akaka
Falls State Park
Akaka
Falls State Park offers a glimpse into
the wonders that Hawaii’s tropical
rain forests offer. Breathe in the
fragrance of jungle flowers as you travel
along the short (about ¼ mile) trail to the falls. We
spotted a huge variety of palm trees,
banana plants, banyan trees, bamboo
groves, impatiens, and a plethora of
vines worthy of a Tarzan movie as we
walked along the path.
Of the two
falls in the park, Akaka Falls with its water
falling over a 420 foot drop, is the more
spectacular. Be sure to walk all the way
to the edge of the path so that you can
see the falls from top to bottom,
including the pool below. You will be a
fair distance from the falls so you
don’t need to worry about getting
wet from spray.
The Kahuna Falls can be a
disappointment after seeing Akaka Falls,
so if you plan to see both, see Kahuna
first. Or, if you are in a real hurry,
you can skip Kahuna all together and just
spend time at Akaka.
The trail
to the falls is all paved and
well-marked, making the trip to the falls
an easy one. There are a couple of
flights of steps that might leave you
winded for a moment, but most people will
have no trouble getting to the falls.
Note, however, that the paths are not
wheelchair accessible.
Getting There
To
reach Akaka Falls, take Route 19 to Route
220 and follow the signs to Akaka Falls
State Park, which is about 3 miles from
the intersection of 19 and 220. Restroom
facilities are available by the parking
area.
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