1. 'Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls Rd, off Hwy 19, Honomu, HI 96728
808-974-6200

HAMAKUA COAST.   This state park, hidden away in a dense forested area just northwest of Hilo, features two of the Big Island's most majestic scenes: Kahuna Falls and 'Akaka Falls. The former, easily the smaller of the two, cascades over a tree-lined cliff into the canopy below. Meanwhile, the latter tumbles more than 440 feet into a lush gorge, creating a spectacular scene that's been photographed countless times over the years. The trail leading to the waterfalls is moderately strenuous, and the entire walk takes less than an hour.

The waterfall emerges from a cleft cloaked by dense rain forest, then plunges 442 feet into a curving pool. To reach it, take a paved 0.4-mile loop that leads through jungle brightened by tropical flowers. (from Sunset)

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