Hanakapiai Falls, Waterfall in Kauai, US.
The Hanakapiai Falls drops 300 feet into a large pool, located at the end of a 5-mile trail through the Napali Coast landscape.
Native Hawaiians established paths along the Napali Coast, forming the foundation of what became the current Kalalau Trail leading to Hanakapiai Falls.
The waterfall holds significance in Hawaiian traditions as part of the sacred Napali Coast, where ancient settlements once existed along the cliffs.
Visitors need permits to access the trail, which requires crossing multiple streams and navigating an elevation gain of 760 feet over challenging terrain.
The falls create a natural amphitheater surrounded by mountain apple trees and bamboo forests, with mist often forming rainbow effects in sunlight.
GPS coordinates: 22.18559,-159.59497
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:17
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