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Manoa Falls Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Manoa Falls Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Manoa Falls Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden

02:43

7.80km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Round Top Forest Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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264 m

Manoa Falls Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Supposedly, this is one of the favorite places of former US President Barack Obama. The hike to the waterfall leads through a beautiful jungle. Interesting is the partly strange vegetation. The path can be relatively greasy.

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1.49 km

Mānoa Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Mānoa Falls is a 150 feet high waterfall and according to many people, the most beautiful waterfall on Oʻahu. Once you reach your destination, feel free to refresh yourself under the falling water.

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1.56 km

Aihualama Trail Access

Highlight • Trail

Access the Aihuamama trail from the steps here. The trail map is included in the photos.

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1.94 km

Trail of Roots

Highlight • Trail

Short sections with no flat ground. Must walk along thick carpet of Roots.

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3.09 km

Round Top Forest Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.91 km

View from Pauoa Flats Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pauoa Flats is a popular overlook in the Round Top Forest Reserve. Be prepared for some great views of the surrounding mountains and make sure to take a break at that beautiful spot before you continue your hike or start the way back.

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7.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

1.16 km

178 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

178 m

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 6 July

31°C

24°C

27 %

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Manoa Falls Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Manoa Falls Trail

Mānoa Falls

Aihualama Trail Access

Trail of Roots

View from Pauoa Flats Overlook

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