This incredibly easy-to-access, 20-foot tall waterfall is tucked into the mountains beneath the iconic Nu'uanu Pali Lookout. Featuring a beautiful two-tier structure that flows down into a shallow but lovely pool, this hidden gem is worth the quick trip!
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (10mm)
Tripod
Sturdy shoes that can get muddy
Bug spray
Water
Swimsuit or water clothes
How to get there
N21° 22' 07.5576"W157° 47' 33.0216"
This photo of Likeke Falls was taken from the edge of the pool at the base of the waterfall, looking up towards the falls.
To get here, begin at the Ko’olau Golf Course parking lot (21.372764, -157.792083). Park at the far southeast side of the parking lot, next to the mountain and furthest away from the club house.
From here, walk to the chain link fence directly past the stop sign, and continue on until you reach the water tower covered in graffiti. At the water tower, take the first trail on your left, which leads to a stone pathway. Follow this trail for about 5 minutes, until you see a a large tree covered in carved graffiti at the intersection of a smaller trail that forks off on the right. The tree will have an arrow carved into it, pointing to the right. Follow the trail to the right, in the direction of the tree's arrow — if you miss this and continue up the stone path, you'll be in for a long hike up the mountain!
From here, it's a very quick walk to Likeke Falls.
Directions from Waikiki:
- From Waikiki, take the H-1 Hwy North.
- Merge onto the Pali Hwy, Hwy 61, and pass through the tunnels at the top onto the Windward side
- Take a left onto Hwy 83 towards Kaneohe
- Turn left into the Ko’olau Golf Club
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