Does Manoa Falls have parking?

To enjoy the beauty of the falls without rubbing elbows with hordes of tourists, previous travelers suggested arriving before 10 a.m. You can hike in the Manoa Falls area from sunrise to sunset. Entry is free, but there’s a $5 parking fee if you use the lot by the trailhead.

Do you have to pay to hike Manoa Falls?

A very nice hike with only about an 800′ gain in elevation when going to the falls. But you can park below and walk to the falls without having to pay a fee (its free).

Can you Uber to Manoa Falls?

Or you can take an Uber car or Taxi to the Treetops Restaurant at 3737 Manoa Road which is very close to the start of the trail.

How long does Manoa Falls take?

1-2 hours
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. Once you get back to the trailhead, there are some hoses you can use to rinse off the mud from your shoes and legs.

Was Jurassic Park filmed at Manoa Falls?

In the movie Jurassic Park Manoa Falls was used was a filming location. Additionally, Manoa Falls was used as a filming location in the movie Catching Fire, featured as the film’s jungle arena. Manoa Falls was also used to film scenes in the television shows Lost and Hawaii Five-0 .

Is Manoa Falls open to the public?

The trail is open from sunrise to sunset, but it’s highly recommended that you don’t start the hike after 5:30 p.m.

Is the hike to Manoa Falls open?

Can you swim in Manoa Falls?

Swimming is not permitted at Manoa Falls. Please respect this policy, regardless of what others do.

How to get to Manoa Falls on Oahu?

What to expect: Extremely popular hike located in Manoa valley to a beautiful 100ft waterfall. The trail is easy to follow and laid out with gravel and small rocks. Follow the trail from the parking lot about a mile to the waterfall. This hike through the jungle-like terrain is perfect to do with family and friends.

What should I wear to Manoa Falls hike?

Often the trail is very muddy (It rains a lot in Manoa) so be prepared and wear proper attire. If you plan on hiking Manoa Falls on the weekend go early because it will be VERY crowded. Weekdays are much more ideal. Terrain: Dirt trail and steps.

When was the first time I hiked Manoa Falls?

As a kid in the late 70s, before hiking in Hawaii was quite the popular pastime it is today, I’d run barefoot along a thin trail through dense bamboo jungle and emerge at a towering waterfall where I’d promptly hop into its shallow pool, not another soul in sight.

How tall is the Manoa Falls rock fall?

When you approach manmade stairs that lead to a boardwalk through a bamboo thicket you’re nearly there. By the time you hear the cascade rushing down its steep 100-foot rock face you’ll practically be standing in front of it. A cable now keeps visitors several feet from the pool itself after a massive rockfall in 2002.