It’s impressive that an island as small as Oahu manages to cram in so much natural beauty, it is blessed with a variety of hidden waterfalls, tucked into the verdant landscape that you can hike to.
Knowing which of the best waterfall hikes on Oahu to experience as much of it as possible on your visit, this will save you some time in planning your adventures.
One of the more popular Oahu hikes that include a waterfall, Manoa Falls is easy to access from Waikiki, and the hike is doable for a range of skill levels.
Likeke Falls lies at the end of a 0.8-mile trail. Also known as Old Pali Highway Falls, the two-tiered waterfall is one of the easiest waterfalls to access, and one of the best waterfall to hikes.
The waterfall itself isn’t the biggest or the most spectacular, but the setting is lush and tropical. There’s also a spot for cliff jumping into the pool.