Likeke Falls, Honolulu: Address, Likeke Falls Reviews: 4.5/5
Likeke Falls
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B R
2 contributions
Family
Great trail and waterfall but PAY TO PARK!! Our car had side and rear windows smashed out and things stolen ðŸ˜
Written July 22, 2021
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David C
Wadsworth, OH3,090 contributions
Family
It’s best to do the lookout and the falls together in one trip. You park at the golf course and you will pay 10.00 to park if you don’t want to park outside and walk in. The hike is little more than a mile total. You get a nice glimpse at the Oahu jungle. It’s a beautiful setting. No part of the hike is difficult though it can get a little muddy. The falls are beautiful and the water refreshing. Wearing water shoes is your best bet to navigate around the falls. This was a great setting and a fun family hike.
Written May 19, 2021
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Kirsten D
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Couples
The waterfalls are nice but I wouldn’t call it an easy hike, it is very muddy and you have to duck under lots of tree branches. We totally missed the arrows in the trees to turn right. We were looking for more of a fork or T in the path. Really it was a right turn off the path which kept going straight. The arrows were green and blue spray-painted into the trees. We were not the only ones who missed the arrows either, as we ran into some folks who made the same mistake! We turned around and saw the arrows on our way back and ended up making it to the falls, which were very nice.
Written January 10, 2021
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getreal2me99
Honolulu, HI501 contributions
If you’re looking for a family friendly hike, this one is for you. Very short hike about 15-20 minutes walk if you park by the Ko’olau Golf Club. Other options to do this hike is park by Pali lookout then hike down from the old Pali road which is a bit longer. The trail is easy to find. However, it can get muddy and slippery. Watch your step.
Written June 14, 2020
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gdeakins
Des Moines, WA324 contributions
Family
Ample free parking, easy navigation, child (not stroller) and dog friendly, pleasant forest scenery and a waterfall ... what’s not to like? As a result of the above, the trail and falls can get busy on weekends and holidays. The shallow lower pool is great for cooling (and cleaning the mud from) tired feet. Bug spray and treaded shoes recommended.
Written November 28, 2019
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davidsandiego
san diego93 contributions
Easy hike. Park at edge of golf park lot - right when u enter. Go immediately up and over small low chain fence - follow path to graffiti covered reservoir - take path to left right BEFORE reservoir. At first T take a right and another 10 minute over roots and east mud to falls. Nice, easy, pretty family friendly.
Written November 14, 2019
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zodreb
New York City, NY178 contributions
Make sure you get instructions on how to follow this trail. There are two turns that are not obvious. If you go the wrong way you will end up on a much longer trail. Thankfully there is signal all the way up the trail and I was able to read websites on the way up.
It's uphill, there are tricky spots to go through that require a bit of difficult footing. You do have to crouch under some awesome branches pretty low and there is a tree you have to climb over or crawl under. A great beginner's adventure. It looks like a dark fairy forest from a fantasy movie. Cute falls at the end. Just a great hour of a hike all the way through. Tons of parking, no bathroom. The church nearby had a sign that said there was a bathroom nearby but it was very vague so we had to drive to the nearest fast food place.
Bring insect repellent!
It's uphill, there are tricky spots to go through that require a bit of difficult footing. You do have to crouch under some awesome branches pretty low and there is a tree you have to climb over or crawl under. A great beginner's adventure. It looks like a dark fairy forest from a fantasy movie. Cute falls at the end. Just a great hour of a hike all the way through. Tons of parking, no bathroom. The church nearby had a sign that said there was a bathroom nearby but it was very vague so we had to drive to the nearest fast food place.
Bring insect repellent!
Written October 27, 2019
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alohabeach
SF Bay area82 contributions
Family
We like to venture off the beaten path and wanted to check out the waterfalls here. It is not too difficult of a hike and we we were prepared for the muddy terrain and streams (wear reef or Teva water shoes here, socks are worthless) and drizzly conditions (light hooded shell). Also have your slippahs in a plastic bag in the car to change out of the muddy shoes.
It is a nice meandering path leading straight to the falls and it was rushing pretty well after hurricane season.
It is a nice meandering path leading straight to the falls and it was rushing pretty well after hurricane season.
Written August 22, 2019
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36candir
George West, TX41 contributions
Tricky to get to but an amazing hike with breathtaking views! Be careful during slick weather and be sure to wear sunscreen when the sun is out.
Written February 4, 2019
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Michele L
Venice, FL1,300 contributions
Family
We started this trail looking forward to a short hike. Well this took us 3-1/2 hours as there are no markers on the path and there are several pathways. We started on the correct trail but when we came to a fork we went left and found out we should have gone right. If you want a trail that is really tough, muddy, slippery and challenging at times, take the left trail if you want to make it to the waterfall go right. We did make it to the fall and it was beautiful in every way. The stream, rocks, trees everything! Beautiful! There is an app for trails that we found out afterwards, now I know I will always look at that! Also should have checked some reviews on the pictures some have placed on the correct paths!
Go explore have fun! The outcome was worth it! Btw look for the tree with a blue arrow- follow this!
Go explore have fun! The outcome was worth it! Btw look for the tree with a blue arrow- follow this!
Written January 2, 2019
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Bethany Uy
Carrollton, TX14 contributions
Is this waterfall always crowded with tourist? What's the best day/ time to go? Is there a near by secluded beach?
Bethany Uy
Carrollton, TX14 contributions
Is there a general admission or parking fee? Can we swim in the water once we reach the falls? Is it an easy or hard hike?
Michele L
Venice, FL1,300 contributions
Free parking, you can go into the water but not deep enough for a swim. Check
To see if it is open, as their website shows it is permanently closed.
It is hard to find the trail entrance.
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