Akaka Falls Akaka Falls is a spectacular 420ft (though I've also seen 442ft reported as its height) waterfall and is certainly one of the most attractive of the accessible waterfalls on the Big Island. To get to the overlook, we took a short 750ft walk (clockwise direction as it's a loop) passing by some smaller cascades before getting to the viewing area overlooking a very large bowl-shaped amphitheater into which the falls tumbles. There was also a little shelter as well where we noticed someone peddle her wares to tourists. The walk continued further towards the Kahuna Falls. One time when we drove the Hwy 220, it was a clear day, and we were able to see the summit of the Mauna Kea volcano until the forested mountains closed in and the road ended at the busy Akaka Falls car park. TRIP REPORTSFor more information about our experiences with this waterfall, check out the following travel stories.GUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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Akaka Falls - Big Island Hawaii April 2009
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Starting the walk
A small cascade on the way to the main falls
Another small cascade on the way to the main falls
Akaka Falls up ahead
Another look at the falls
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