Ho'opi'i Falls, Double waterfall trail in Kapaa, Kauai, US.
Ho'opi'i Falls is a hiking trail featuring two cascading waterfalls along Kapaa Stream in Kauai. The path passes through dense forest with rocky sections and leads to natural swimming pools beneath each waterfall.
Hoʻopiʻi Falls are a series of waterfalls along the Kapaʻa Stream near Kapaʻa on the east shore of Kauaʻi. In 1993 the falls appeared in Jurassic Park as the fictional Mano de Dios Amber Mine, a site set in the Dominican Republic.
The falls appear in Jurassic Park (1993) as the fictional Mano de Dios Amber Mine in the Dominican Republic. The Kapaʻa Stream site drew film crews to Kauaʻi, and visitors still come to see the cascade used for that scene.
The trail becomes muddy and slippery after rain, so sturdy hiking shoes are essential. Visitors should check weather conditions before heading out, as the rainy season brings risks of flash flooding and lightning.
The lower waterfall has a small pool surrounded by steep rocks where visitors can jump into the water. The upper waterfall features a larger pool with a rope swing that visitors can use before diving.
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