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Waikani Falls, Huelo

4.6
#22 of 33 in Nature in Maui
Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Waikani Falls reviews

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4.7
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  • The three bears, as there are three falls. it was a nice stop, and doesn't take long. Parking is tight, as everything seems to be on the Road to Hana, but is worth stopping. 
    The three bears, as there are three falls. it was a nice stop, and doesn't take long. Parking is tight, as everything seems to be on the Road to Hana, but is worth stopping.  more »
  • We stopped by this waterfall on our way to Hana Bay. There is limited parking, so get there early. There is three water falls that resemble the little bears. You can only stay there for a few... 
    We stopped by this waterfall on our way to Hana Bay. There is limited parking, so get there early. There is three water falls that resemble the little bears. You can only stay there for a few...  more »
  • A nice stop on the road to Hana for a quick picture with the ‘Three Bears’ waterfall (there are three falls representing papa bear, mama bear and bay bear). Please note there is only room for one... 
    A nice stop on the road to Hana for a quick picture with the ‘Three Bears’ waterfall (there are three falls representing papa bear, mama bear and bay bear). Please note there is only room for one...  more »
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  • This was 100% worth it! The funny thing is that we did an audio tour of the Road to Hana and it mentioned many of the waterfalls along the way, but not this one. I believe it was because it is not very directly accessible. However, based on the Google reviews here, I was able to read that you can park about 1000 feet up the road PAST the bridge then walk back, CAREFULLY, along the side of the road to hike down to the falls. It seems sketchy because you have to drop down on either side of the bridge. So, walking down from where we parked at a side area off the road (DO NOT park near the bridge as you may block traffic a bit), when you walk back to the bridge and are facing it, you can either descend to your left over some rocks. There is a chain anchored in there with some rope on it that you can hold onto to assist you but it's really only one or two big steps down. If you choose to go over the right side of the bridge, you'll have to climb over the bridge wall (avoiding the barbed wire, mind you) and drop down a few feet. This way might be a little easier, but just beware of that barbed wire. From there you go under the bridge and keep walking along or between the rocks until you get to the waterfall--it's not that far. The falls are amazing, the water is cool and refreshing and it's beautiful! Good luck!
  • Amazing waterfall. Water was very fresh. Hike down was kinda hard but was do able in flip flops. Definitely recommend to check it out
  • Beautiful waterfalls! The hike down is treacherous but you get rewarded. Just make sure you have proper shoes, sandals won't do. Go down from the left side of the bridge, use the chain to lower yourself. After that, there's a trail to the left. Follow the trail, climb over some boulders and you'll arrive at the foot of the falls. If you have balance or mobility troubles, you can still see the falls clearly from the bridge.
  • Absolutely gorgeous crazy hike. Be sure to bring water shoes and shoes with good grip. River you have to pass through is very slippery but still very fun
  • Wonderful pit stop on the road to Hana. We walked up the rock but decided to watch other visitors actually take the plunge. Reasonably easy swim, even for kids.

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