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Wailuku River State Park

Off Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
(808) 587-0400
Ranked #22 of 38 attractions in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, State Parks, Bodies of Water
Most recent review
- Apr 3, 2012
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Keaau
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Eazy access and close to downtown. It is a nice falls. More

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Saugerties, NY
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39 reviews 39 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Just pools of water, no 'boiling' that I could see! Thank goodness it was free because it was a waste of time. ONLY stop if you're passing by. A good point is that there are nice bathrooms there. More

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Felton, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

If you get here after a good downpour, I'm sure you will be pleased that you made the drive off the beaten path, otherwise you will still be rewarded with lovely cascading waterfalls and deep, turquoise pools. There is a trail that goes down to the pools, but it can be slippery and IS steep; use care and good judgement.... More

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Hilo, Hawaii
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69 reviews 69 reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This waterfall is completely governed by the amount of rainfall and can vary very widely in its appearance from a mini Niagra to a trikle... More

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Hawaii
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13 reviews 13 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2011

Visited during the summer months so water level was fairly low and did not experience the "boiling pots" effect but it was still nice to visit. I do know that during rainy months the water levels can get extemely high and very dangerous, making it a prime time to take photos of the rainbow created by the waterfalls mist. Wailuku... More

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Seattle
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16 reviews 16 reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2009
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I must have visited during low water. There was almost no water flowing through here. Though there was a trail, it was not well marked, and didn't seem to go anywhere. It's close to downtown Hilo, so if you're curious, it's not out of the way. But otherwise, I didn't see any reason to make a special trip here. Perhaps... More

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