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Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls is approximately 85 feet high (not 170+ feet as some books have reported) and drops into a pool over 30 feet deep. Don’t even think of diving off this waterfall as the leap can be, and has been proven, fatal. Ancient Hawaiians once learned as much when proving their manhood (or foolishness, take your pick).
If you have to get to the bottom of the falls (which, mind you, the county advises against) then there are two trails that make the journey quite a bit safer than jumping off. You’ll notice the first trail by the guard rail at the end of the parking lot. This is the steeper and often muddier trail. We advise against using this trail at all costs. If you head a little over a quarter mile back down the road however you’ll find a easier, less steep, trail. It’s longer than the first trail, but it’s a lot easier to hike, though please keep in mind again that the county advises against the hike. The signs erected at each trail are a testament to this fact.
In our opinion, the falls are best seen safely from above at the overlook. Please don’t throw rocks and other items into the pool below (which likely will be partially out of view). County warning or not, some people DO hike to the bottom of the falls and likely won’t like being showered with anything but water.
If you visit during a time of especially high precipitation on the island, the falls can actually turn into a single giant and raging falls. During high flow the falls often also has a third tier flow. We believe the falls is most beautiful when it has a moderate flow. When seen from the air (image directly above), it is fascinating to see what the topography around the falls looks like.
In our opinion, the falls are best seen safely from above at the overlook. Please don’t throw rocks and other items into the pool below (which likely will be partially out of view). County warning or not, some people DO hike to the bottom of the falls and likely won’t like being showered with anything but water.
If you visit during a time of especially high precipitation on the island, the falls can actually turn into a single giant and raging falls. During high flow the falls often also has a third tier flow. We believe the falls is most beautiful when it has a moderate flow. When seen from the air (image directly above), it is fascinating to see what the topography around the falls looks like.
Location: Wailua Falls is located in the East Kauai Region
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