Akaka Falls State Park, Hawaii, United States
4.5 (6.332 reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #7 in Island of Hawaii State Parks • Waterfalls
Falls - if you have time…make your way to it!
The one thing we realized the park was helping with human foot traffic was posting a sign that said ONE WAY - you enter to the right and walk and enjoy the local trees and fauna. Follow the trail and it will lead you to the falls itself! There are two lookout points for photo ops. Easy walk.ONE VERY short trail. Parking was a bit of a challenge / park outside the park lines and it’s free. Park inside the very small lot it’s 5.00 and it’s entry fee is 5.00 as well. There’s a machine that takes credit card and local attendants are checking.
Address
End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728
Mobile
Website
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/hawaii/akaka-falls-state-park/
Current local date and time now
Friday, April 26, 2024, 23:07
User Ratings
4.5 based on (6.332 reviews)
Reviews
-
5Chad H 5:00 PM Jul 4, 2022
VERY impressive Falls
This State Park is almost a half hour north of Hilo, but the drive is quiet scenic! There is an entry fee of $5 per person. You can park in the paved lot right on the park's doorstep for $10 or park just outside the yellow gate along the road for free. The looped-hike is easy and paved. There are some steps to climb/descend. But the Falls are very impressive! My family and I (three teenagers) really enjoyed our time at this park.
-
5Jen M 5:00 PM Nov 8, 2021
1 Mile Paved Trail Carved Into the Gorge
A spectacular waterfall in a State Park at the dead end of a road north of Hilo. You pay $10 to park and $5/person to enter this State Park. You can pay via CallToPay app, or via a kiosk with a card (if you're in a rental make sure you write down your plate number). Volunteers were standing at the top of the stairs/walkway to help people pay, but other than that the park was unattended. Parking can be crammed so you may have to park along the road leading into the park. Restrooms are simple park style w/stalls in a small building. You descend a cement - paved sidewalk-like path around the gorge surrounding the waterfall and make a 1 mile circuit. There are stairs and handrails, the trail/path is not accessible if you're in a chair. Do not suggest if in poor health or mobility is limited. Other than that, it's a beautiful stroll and the scenery even before the main event, a 400+ foot waterfall, is spectacular. You may see your first live Banyan here, and there are incredible stands of golden bamboo and other endemic (non-indigenous) plants. There is a small pavilion in a prime viewing spot for the large waterfall, along with two waysides detailing the waterfall/gorge (creek) and wildlife that live in/around the falls (mostly amphibious, and fish). No other interp/info available. People were polite and masked when we visited. Definitely recommend. It's a magical place.
