Wailua Falls - 1 member in 4 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| Hiking | 1.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 1.50 Miles | 1 Hour | | 2.00 mph |
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| no partners | | This is an easy and difficult hike - warm & sweaty. To the left of the parking lot and then the observation area, there's a fence and sign that say - Stay Away! Do Not Cross! Dangerous Cliff! And, there are lots of hikers going down the modestly maintained trail to the bottom of the falls. If you take your time, you should be OK.
The path down is slippery and rough - wet, clay soils. This is not a formal trail, but wild trail made by tourists. Some folks have placed some hand-hold ropes along the trail that are very helpful. This is the type of trail where you'll want to maintain "three points of contact" as much as possible whether with the ropes or trees.
Folks are wearing all types of footwear. I was in boots and felt modestly confident. Other folks were in flip flops - I have no idea how it worked for them. |
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| Hiking | 0.47 Miles |
100 AEG |
| | Hiking | 0.47 Miles | 37 Mns | | 1.66 mph |
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| no partners | | | One source lists two trails to reach the base of Wailua Falls, the shorter of the two supposedly being something of a "challenge". We took the short option, the trailhead is just south of the parking lot and found it to be quite easy enough. There is a short section with a rope to assist the downclimb but even this is not really needed. We had to get to the base of the falls partly to see just how "difficult" it was and enjoyed a short respite as the mosquitoes attacked! |
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| Hiking | 2.00 Miles |
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| no partners | | | Walked round Keahua gardens and the falls. From there we went over to Wailua Falls. Later we looked round the old Westin resort and then the new Hyatt resort. |
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average hiking speed 1.83 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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