Very nice view from any angle. Beside the waterfalls I enjoyed the Banyan trees at the park. Unfortunately, it was cloudy when I. Visited the falls so I couldn’t see the rainbow.
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Rainbow Falls
#9 of 74 things to do in Hilo
Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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All reviews parking lot easy access beautiful waterfall close to town banyan tree easy stop viewing area pretty waterfall walk up few steps downtown hilo worth a stop great stop the big island pots trail trees
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Fearless792008
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Very nice view of the falls. We enjoyed this waterfall the most and the others you had to pay for parking and access and got no where near the falls. I enjoyed my time here great trail and view. Safe area. No issues at all would definitely come back.
Date of experience: October 2019
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Dottie77
Sacramento, California
3516
There isn't enough parking for the crowds, but we kept going around until we finally got a spot. The waterfall is in Hilo and really lovely.
Date of experience: October 2019
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jrperkins3
Seymour
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The best of the falls I got to see on my trip. You can get a great picture here, it's free to visit. If you only have time to see one fall in the Hilo area, make it this one.
Date of experience: October 2019
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AHTTIV
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worth the effort to stop to see - take the time to walk up the walkway to see the falls from a different view point as well as walk under the huge banyan tree (?) on the hill.
Date of experience: October 2019
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TXmommy76
Mansfield, Texas
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I have been to Rainbow Falls twice. In August 2019, the water was very brown. But hey- it’s a waterfall in Hawaii! There is a Lookout that is very easily accessible, right next to the parking lot. There is also a long, steep stairway to the top of the falls. Once you get to the top, you can continue a bit off trail to some magical banyan trees! It is other worldly! However, take bug spray! The mosquitoes were terrible! (And maybe travel with ponchos due to frequent rainfall.)
Date of experience: August 2019
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