Don't leave this too late in the day if you want to walk the whole loop. It's beautiful and the bamboo forest is very cool. Watch for bugs - spray some insect repellent before you head out. Worth a stop for sure.

This is the second time that my husband and I hiked up this a 4-mile (round trip) trail. It was a strenuous hike but it was quite interesting to see the freshwater stream and the bamboo walkway again. Because I had arthroscopic surgery in October 2015, I was extremely careful when we hiked down the rocky steps.

If you have a pass for U.S. national parks, don't forget to bring it, or there will be a $10 fee per person per vehicle. And also bring an umbrella for unexpected rain showers.

This was such an awesome trail with a great reward of Waimoku Falls at the end. It was a muddy trail when we were there. Right before it opens up to the falls, you will walk through a bamboo forest. There is also a couple of banyan trees and a smaller waterfall on the way. We hiked up one way about 1.5 hrs with frequent stops, with 2 young boys in our keen sandals. Hiking down took us about 45 mins. The whole trail is about 4 miles round trip. It was definitely the highlight of our hana trip.