Ho'opi'i Falls
Ho'opi'i Falls
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Erika L
Cedarburg, WI118 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
SUPER muddy. We hiked in early March, grab a walking stick at the entrance. Wear shoes that can get trashed or heavy duty sandals. It’s a mud mud mud mess all the way down. To get to the bottom of the falls you turn And go up along the ridge to go down. The 1 mile in and 1 mile back trail takes you to the top of the falls. The first falls is great, you can swim in that one too.
Written March 8, 2020
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Tony
Portland, OR35 contributions
Jul 2022
This was one of our highlights in Kauai. We downloaded the AllTrails app ahead of time so we didn't miss a couple spots. Respect the neighborhood, only park on the gravel (facing the correct direction). If it's full, come back another day and get there earlier so you're not parking on people's property or add to a mass of people walking through a quiet neighborhood. So many people were so loud when we were packing up and couldn't believe it because of how close they are to residents who probably aren't fans of the crowds coming there. We were just thinking "well, this is how you piss of locals so they don't like tourists". We talked to our son about being respectful to the neighbors before we got there and he whispered to us the whole time we were getting ready to hike lol. We got there at 9am and had parking, but by the time we were done at 11am it was packed. We got to the first falls with no one in sight. Don't skip the first falls, it's better than the second. About half way in start listening for water and look for a steep path to the left. Our 4 year old handled it fine with our assistance. After you're done there and continue hiking, you will come to a "T", go left to continue on, not right. If you go right you'll end up back at the road. Our favorite spot on the hike was about 3/4 of the way when the trail makes a wide right turn before the final stretch. There was a beautiful, jungle-esque scene with the river. Very refreshing and a perfect spot for lunch. The final falls aren't as much to write home about as the first ones. Yes, they are big, but you can't get a great vantage unless you hike up and around and down (we opted not because of our 4 year old). Still was an amazing hike.
Written July 20, 2022
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Emily S
Santa Clara, CA2 contributions
Nov 2022
First and foremost, I loved this trail and the falls. They are beautiful, like many sights in Kauai. However, I made a few observations and think it's worth noting. My friend and I are both in our early 30's and hike reguluarly.
-This trail is not for people who aren't agile. The trail gets steep in some spots, muddy and slippery. We actually opted to not hike to the bottom because it didn't look very safe. I saw many people trying to do these steep areas in flip flops and bare foot. Also, this would be really hard for small children. People die all of the time in nature because they simply aren't being careful.
-The trailhead is in a small neighborhood. Be respectful of the people who live there and don't be THAT guy. Don't blast music, litter and park all over people's yard. If there's a cone or it says no parking, don't do it. I saw so many tourists being disrespectful.
-Bring insect repellent, sunscreen and water. Be cautious and considerate.
-This trail is not for people who aren't agile. The trail gets steep in some spots, muddy and slippery. We actually opted to not hike to the bottom because it didn't look very safe. I saw many people trying to do these steep areas in flip flops and bare foot. Also, this would be really hard for small children. People die all of the time in nature because they simply aren't being careful.
-The trailhead is in a small neighborhood. Be respectful of the people who live there and don't be THAT guy. Don't blast music, litter and park all over people's yard. If there's a cone or it says no parking, don't do it. I saw so many tourists being disrespectful.
-Bring insect repellent, sunscreen and water. Be cautious and considerate.
Written November 7, 2022
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Nashville_brent_65
Franklin, TN375 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We hiked to the 1st falls rather quickly and it was OK. Keep hiking through the woods (we even swung on some vines). We sort of dead ended at the river but discovered that you can go right before the river to get to the 2nd falls. This was better and has a pool you can swim in. Fairly cool temps because the hike is mostly through the woods.
Written July 25, 2024
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Deedrahsue
Pearland, TX118 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
You park in a neighborhood, but people need to be quiet & respect the neighborhood. The entrance is near a telephone pole across from a blue house. Totally worth the hike. Very slippery just be careful with feel placement. We're in great shape at 60&51 so if your younger than this easy. Loved it keep going at fork go left. Stay on main path. Loved it.
LOCK CAR DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLE IN CAR. As we came out we saw a young person trying to open car that wasn't his, he saw us ran to get into another car. So be safe.
LOCK CAR DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLE IN CAR. As we came out we saw a young person trying to open car that wasn't his, he saw us ran to get into another car. So be safe.
Written December 4, 2020
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docroc69
Los Angeles, California54 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
The trail head is on a private street.
It could easily be overlooked. I attached a pic of it.
There is a oath down to two waterfalls. The first one is about 0.5 miles.
The path to that waterfall (you can jump into the pool) could be easily overlooked. The trail has no signs.
Just listen fir the waterfall and people shouting and take a steep trail down. I think there may also be a trail that follows the river also.
If you continue down the main trail for another 25 mins you will get to another waterfall that is higher. This one has no plunge pool for jumping.
It’s an easy hike and the waterfalls are beautiful.
It could easily be overlooked. I attached a pic of it.
There is a oath down to two waterfalls. The first one is about 0.5 miles.
The path to that waterfall (you can jump into the pool) could be easily overlooked. The trail has no signs.
Just listen fir the waterfall and people shouting and take a steep trail down. I think there may also be a trail that follows the river also.
If you continue down the main trail for another 25 mins you will get to another waterfall that is higher. This one has no plunge pool for jumping.
It’s an easy hike and the waterfalls are beautiful.
Written February 20, 2022
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Teresa
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
To Visitors: Please respect the lives of local people living close to these falls. Don’t arrive before 8am. Please park near the trailhead NOT at Kapahi Park. Do not walk down and back up Kapahi Road. A constant stream of visitors doing this causes a huge impact in this small neighborhood and increases local dog barking. Please be considerate.
Correct parking: Drive halfway down Kapahi Road and park in the long gravel area on your left. There you will easily find the trailhead. Remember, this is a local neighborhood. You are now within earshot. Your loud voices and shouting carry far. Please respect all the signs to Be Quiet.
There are too many visitors a day coming to this small waterfall. The once green slopes along the trail have been worn down to bare dirt. Inconsiderate visitors have cut new trails where none ever existed. Visitors leave behind water bottles, muddy clothing, shoes and socks. Loud rescue vehicles and helicopters come calling.
Would you like this scene in your neighborhood? Show respect for the people living there and their peace and quiet. Show respect for the greenery, trail, falls, and watershed!
Again - Don’t arrive before 8am. Park near the trailhead. Be Quiet when you arrive. Just these small considerations will lessen your impact upon residents in this ‘worn out by too many visitors’ neighborhood. Mahalo for your Kokua!
Correct parking: Drive halfway down Kapahi Road and park in the long gravel area on your left. There you will easily find the trailhead. Remember, this is a local neighborhood. You are now within earshot. Your loud voices and shouting carry far. Please respect all the signs to Be Quiet.
There are too many visitors a day coming to this small waterfall. The once green slopes along the trail have been worn down to bare dirt. Inconsiderate visitors have cut new trails where none ever existed. Visitors leave behind water bottles, muddy clothing, shoes and socks. Loud rescue vehicles and helicopters come calling.
Would you like this scene in your neighborhood? Show respect for the people living there and their peace and quiet. Show respect for the greenery, trail, falls, and watershed!
Again - Don’t arrive before 8am. Park near the trailhead. Be Quiet when you arrive. Just these small considerations will lessen your impact upon residents in this ‘worn out by too many visitors’ neighborhood. Mahalo for your Kokua!
Written October 13, 2022
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Veronica Hunter
Medford, NJ6,347 contributions
Sep 2021
The trail has two Falls to swim and enjoy.
The taller waterfall has a rope swing to climb and swing before dropping in the water. The trail attracts many visitors, arrive early to find parking.
The taller waterfall has a rope swing to climb and swing before dropping in the water. The trail attracts many visitors, arrive early to find parking.
Written October 17, 2021
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K G B
Farmington, UT18 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Can you say muddy? Yes it was. But sooo fun. It’s not an easy hike if it has been raining. Maybe in the dryer season. There are 2 falls. The first one in is about 1/2 mile in. You turn off the main trail and head down to the falls. It’s pretty powerful after raining all week. The second falls is a lot farther. The trail ends at the top of the falls. You can Not get to the bottom ( which looked like it would have been fun) there is not a trail to go down. There is a sign posted at a gate saying it is dangerous to try, stay out!! Probably wise advice. If you don’t Like mud, don’t do this after a rain storm.
I picked up a walking stick at the beginning of the hike and it helped.
I picked up a walking stick at the beginning of the hike and it helped.
Written March 20, 2020
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Tara B
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This trail was a great adventure for our family. We had a group of 10 ranging in age from 7-66 and various hiking abilities. The main trail was some moderately challenging areas for the older crowd but the viewpoints were spectacular and you still got to enjoy the falls from the top if you couldn't make the more difficult trek down to them. This was one of our favorite adventures as a whole group and spent about 3 hours there and back.
Written June 23, 2024
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Do you think it'd be okay to bring a dog on this hike?
Written March 11, 2020
Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Be respectful to the neighbors and only park on the gravel. If the gravel is full, come back another day and get there earlier.
Written July 20, 2022
We tried to go here today, followed the map to the dirt road and saw 2 big signs- private property... We dared not park and walk down. Where we at the right place?
Written November 18, 2015
You were at the correct place but the dirt trail leading to the river and falls is about .25 miles on the left before the private dirt road. It's more of a skinny dirt foot path. It's marked by a electric pole that says "keep quiet".
Written June 26, 2017
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