The Gorgeous 3.1-Mile Hike In Hawaii’s Ko’olau Mountains That Will Lead You Past Eight Waterfalls
With countless amazing hiking trails across the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, it can be difficult to choose the best paths. Add in an overload of information about the most popular trails in Hawaii – we’re talking Diamond Head, Thurston Lava Tube, the Lanikai Pillboxes, and Kalalau Trail – it can be difficult to find more off the beaten path hikes. Luckily for us, there are countless unique trails that are much less traveled, and we can’t wait to share one of them with you today.
Tucked away off-the-beaten-path within Oahu’s ravishing Round Top Forest Reserve, the Mo’ole Valley Falls Trail leads explorers on a 3-mile adventure through a lush, verdant forest.
Gaining more than 1,100 feet, this trail is certainly a workout, but as anyone who regularly hikes in Hawaii, is less strenuous than many of the trails you’ll find throughout the Aloha State.
If you love chasing waterfalls as much as we do, you’ll want to add this trek to your Hawaii hiking bucket list. Meandering through the forest, you’ll stumble across several waterfalls on your journey - some say there are as many as eight waterfalls to spot on this trail!
But that’s not all you’ll discover here: the trail also features an old irrigation tunnel you can hike through (though there is also a path that circumvents this tunnel), as well as some stunning views of the Ko’olau Mountains and several unique trees.
Less traveled than many other Hawaii hikes, this trek is one that should be reserved for those with experience navigating Hawaii's lush and sometimes overgrown forests. If you're up for the challenge, though, you'll sure reap the rewards - where else can you experience eight waterfalls in just one afternoon of hiking?
Have you ever hiked the Mo’ole Valley Falls Trail? What did you think about your experience? Head on over to AllTrails for a route map that will make your adventure easier! To discover more unique trails within the Round Top Forest Reserve, check out our previous article that features eight terrific trails.
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Address: Round Top Forest Reserve - Park Trail, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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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.
