The Walking Trail Of Manoa Falls
If you're looking for a hiking trail that could be classified more of a "walking trail", yet still offers up the gorgeous scenery, then Manoa Falls Trail should definitely be on your Oahu must-do hikes list.
The insider news for hiking Manoa Falls
The trail is located just a 15-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu, but once you're on its path, surrounded by the lush, verdant views of Manoa Valley, you'll feel like you're in a completely different world.
As you would expect in a rainforest, the trail's unpaved path is usually damp and muddy. Closed shoes with tread are highly recommended unless you don't mind squishing mud between your toes with each step you take and slipping around inside your sandals. Expect to get wet from rain, and at least a little muddy.
At the end of the trail, you are rewarded with a view of the 100-foot-high Manoa Falls, which flows straight down a large rock face. Depending on the amount of recent rainfall, the waterfall could be an impressive gush or a disappointing trickle.
Hiking Manoa Falls trail: is it worth it?
The whole hike/walk takes 1-2 hours roundtrip, depending on how muddy the trail is, how fit you are, and how long you linger at the waterfall. If you ask me if it is worth all that trouble, I would say it does. After all, you only live once!
