This is by far my favorite waterfall hike on Oahu. The entire hike has 8 waterfalls, but we only had time to see the first 2. I've sworn to keep the trail head a somewhat secret, but lets just say it involves running across the Pali Highway. Be careful! After crossing the highway, go through a gate in the fence and you are on your way to a beautiful trail and even more beautiful waterfalls! Simple Disclaimer: There are only waterfalls when it's been raining heavily for a few days in a row. The more rain, the bigger the waterfall.
The trail is pretty easy because it's mostly flat. The scenery is beautiful, and it feels like a scene from Jurassic Park. Right before the first waterfall you will find a water pipe tunnel. Go through it. It's a little dark so it's best to bring a flashlight or use your cell phone. But if you use your cell phone, be careful not to drop it, because the ground will be very wet. At one point in the tunnel our shoes were completely submerged in muddy water.
The first waterfall will be a couple minutes after exiting the tunnel. It's a smaller waterfall, but its splits on the way down, making a nice photo op. We even found some tree vines to swing on.
Follow the path up to the right, and use the ropes when necessary. The next part is a little steep and be careful, because the ground can be slippery. The next waterfall is about 20 minutes away. It is the largest waterfall on this hike. It also has a small pool to swim in, but the water is freezing!
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