You’ll get great views of the pools above the falls too, but remember that the water flow over the falls can vary greatly, and nearly dry up in the summer months, so plan your trip accordingly. The hike will give you better views of the nearby canyons than they will of the waterfall, but they’re striking in their own right. If you’ve had a big breakfast and are brimming with energy, you can follow the Canyon Trail, which is only moderately difficult considering the elevation changes nearby. With multiple viewing areas from Highway 550 leading from Waimea Canyon, you’ll have ample opportunity to view these falls without burning any calories or even getting your feet wet.
With a nearly 800-foot drop into the canyon below, Waipo’o Falls in northwest Kauai is a little hard to miss. Waipo’o Falls Source: Robert Alford / shutterstock Waipo’o Falls
Unlike other Kauai waterfalls, Wailua is visible from the road so you won’t need to leave the car, although you’ll probably want to.ĥ. The river’s flow varies depending on rainfall, and though it’s stunning at any time of the day, many visitors who visit in the morning are lucky enough to get a view of a rainbow caused by the sun’s rays shining through the fall’s mist. Located near the Kalepa Mountain Forest Reserve, not far from the town of Lihue, the falls are where the Wailua River splits into two streams before cascading nearly 100 feet to a picturesque pool below. If by some stroke of bad luck you’ve only got time to visit one of Kauai’s many waterfalls, then making it Wailua Falls would be a wise choice.
Wailua Falls Source: Mohamed Selim / shutterstock Wailua Falls With its dramatic geologic formations and the 300 to 600 inches of rain it gets annually, it’s one of the wettest spots on earth, and not surprisingly home to more breathtaking waterfalls per square mile than nearly any other place you’re likely to visit.īelow is a list of 11 amazing waterfalls on Kauai. Part of the Hawaiian archipelago, or chain of islands, Kauai is also known as, ‘the Garden Isle’ due to the verdant rainforest that blankets large portions of its surface.įull of stunning vistas of all different kinds, the island is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts, nature-lovers and vacationers from all over the world.
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