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Akaka Falls State Park, Hilo

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Must see · Waterfall · State Park
Experience lush vegetation and towering waterfalls at Akaka Falls State Park. Set out on the paved footpath just off the parking lot for a loop through the park. On this easy, 0.6 km (0.4 mi) walk, you can see tropical plants and stop at viewpoints for two waterfalls, Kahūnā and Akaka. At Akaka Falls, watch water plummet 129 m (422 ft) into a stream-eroded gorge. Consider bringing some bug spray to ward off mosquitos. Plan to visit Akaka Falls State Park during your Hilo vacation using our convenient Hilo travel planner.
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  • By RohitA74
    Taking off a star ONLY because it would been fabulous to have access to go down to the base and feel the force of the water. Nonetheless i would highly recommend it. TIP - there is a one way sign as.....  more »
  • By jeffkb
    So the only this here is the waterfall , and there is a bit of a walk to get the best views but it was worth going as the lush plant life and 400+ foot waterfall was beautiful. The walk has some...  more »
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  • By Michael Miller
    Beautiful 422ft straight drop waterfall with tropical ferns, bamboo, and foliage on the 1/2 mile concrete paved trail loop. The path is on the narrow side, so following the loop helps with covid-19. However, some walk faster and some walk slower, so passing will need to happen. It doesn't have the volume of water that rainbow falls has, but it is very beautiful and surrounded by more lush Hawaiian nature. Definitely worth a visit.
  • By Eileen A. McAllister
    This was a beautiful park! The walk included banyan trees, huge bamboo growth, ferns, and many other plants and flowers I haven't yet identified. The falls themselves were gorgeous and impressive ... easily accessible through the lovely town of Honomu and fields of impressively large sugar cane with the omnipresent chickens and a few peahens along the way :)
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