Take An Easy Out-And-Back Trail To Enter Another World At Makamakaole Falls In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Published March 19, 2020
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
There are a few uniquely Hawaiian experiences everyone should have in the islands — whether you’ve lived here for years or are just flying over for a short vacation. One of those experiences is the liberating feeling of standing near a cascading waterfall only accessible on foot. And while we love all of Hawaii’s popular waterfall hikes, this little-known cascade is sure to take your breath away.
Tucked away off-the-beaten-path on the island of Maui near Wailuku off Kahekili Highway, the hike to Makamakaole Falls is a short and simple out-and-back adventure sure to bring out your inner explorer and make you feel as though you’ve entered another world.
Did we mention that the payoff for this easy hike is unparalleled? Not only will you experience the awe-inspiring Makamakaole Falls, which cascades approximately 60 feet down a lush cliff face into a striking pool below…
....but also jaw-dropping views of Maui’s magnificent coastline like this. The emerald cliffs contrast beautifully against the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, and we could admire this vista forever.
For a less dangerous view of Makamakaole Falls, embark on the nearby Waihee Ridge Trail, a five-mile round-trip gem that provides stunning views of both the upper and lower cascades.
If you’re looking to get away from it all and enjoy everything Mother Nature has to offer, the trail to Makamakaole Falls deserves a spot on your island bucket list, so what are you waiting for?
For more information about the Makamakaole Falls Trail, head on over to AllTrails. If you’ve embarked on this epic hike before, share your experiences and opinions with us in the comments below.
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