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Akaka Falls State Park

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 30 attractions in Hilo
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Attraction type: Park, Waterfall
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: End of Akaka Falls Road
Off Hwy 220 Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-974-6200

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Reviews of Akaka Falls State Park

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3 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
Jul 8, 2008

If you happen to be near Hilo, it's worth stopping by, but I would have been disappointed if I had driven across the island for it. more

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4 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
Mar 24, 2008

Akaka Falls is worth a stop if you're in the Hilo area. We visited after doing a plane tour over the volcano that took off and landed in Hilo. We had some time before it was going to get dark so we made our way to Akaka Falls. It was beautiful - you walk through a rainforest to get to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Mar 14, 2008

This absolutely was the most beautful waterfall that we saw during our honeymoon in Hawaii. If you are in the Hilo area stop here for sure. Go north on Kamehmeha out of town. You'll drive north for 20 minutes or so until you see a sign pointing to the left to Akaka falls. The road winds through some fields until... more

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 9, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

7 miles N of Hilo. There is a short trail from the parking area, the falls is about 450ft tall. Great photo spot! The trail is circular, it connects with the shorter Kahuna Falls. Sadly, that part of the trail is currently closed for repairs more

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4 of 5 stars
Bellevue
Nov 9, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

You have to drive awhile to reach Akaka falls, but it's worth the effort. I also recommend Mana's fruit stand and Lisa's Pizza and Deli, both of which are located on the road that leads to the falls. more

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5 of 5 stars
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Oct 7, 2006
14/14 found this review helpful

Finding the place wasn't the easiest but this was a beautiful and fun stop on our trip. We had put the falls on our "To-Do" list and had a general idea from the map of where to go. That being said, once we saw the sign on Hwy 19 and made the turn there were no further directions to guide... more

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4 of 5 stars
Norman, Oklahoma
Sep 27, 2006
0/4 found this review helpful

Excellent waterfalls! more

Feb 8, 2006
15/15 found this review helpful

Akaka Falls is breathtaking and beautiful. The lush rain forest was my first time in such a place, and I was enthralled at the beauty. The walk, well it is considered short, but I am in not very good physical condition and found it challenging in the humidity of the enviornment. However, it was worth the effort, and I would... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ontario
Jan 31, 2006
26/26 found this review helpful

Bring your bug spray! The suggested tour route around the trail showed us amazing plant life. We saw bamboo that must have been at least 50' tall! You will see all kinds of plants that are different from what's back home and it won't be difficult to tell. The Akaka falls are much better than the other falls offered at... more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
May 2, 2005
9/9 found this review helpful

It's a spectacular waterfall just a short walk from the parking area. If you're anywhere near it, I'd recommend stopping. more

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Akaka Falls State Park Address

End of Akaka Falls Road, Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-974-6200