Kalihiwai Falls, Kauai

Highway 56, North Shore, Kauai

This is a lovely two-tiered waterfall that is easily seen from the highway bridge. The Kalihiwai River then flows under the bridge and empties into the ocean at Kalihiwai Bay. The falls are accessible by hiking or horseback riding along the east side of the river or by kayaking up the river near the falls. A small pool is at the base of the waterfall.

Directions:

Take Highway 56 west from Kilauea toward Princeville. An unnamed waterfall will be at Mile Marker #25. The Kalihiwai Falls is just past the unnamed falls and can be seen the long bridge crossing the Kalihiwai River.

Useful Information:

Good viewing of waterfall from bridge that crosses the Kalihiwai River

Another, smaller, twin unnamed waterfall is located just before this fall on Highway 56

Trail to falls is poorly marked and may be muddy and slippery - keep on east side of the river up to the where another stream enters, then cross and follow the west branch to the falls

Fresh water may contain the bacteria leptospirosis - do not drink water or get it in cuts or mucous membranes

Round trip hike approximately 1 mile

Great views, nice waterfall and pool