Nanue Falls Nanue Falls (I've also seen it spelled Nanua Falls) is really a series of waterfalls on the Nanue Stream (or Nanua Stream). From the informal pullout by the Nanue Stream bridge (see directions below), I descended a steep and faint path besides a guardrail and into the overgrowth. I definitely had to watch out for broken glass on this descent. Eventually, I got to the rocky bed of Nanue Stream. Swarming mosquitoes didn’t make the scramble any easier. Next, I had to scramble about 900 yards upstream within the Nanue Stream passing under the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the streambed scramble degenerated into a slow, awkward, and very slippery one. Eventually I rounded a bend where Nanue Falls and a nice plunge pool finally came into view. This bend was the reason why it couldn't be seen from the road. From Hilo, take Hwy 19 north to the World Botanical Garden (see the Umauma Falls page). Then, continue north on the Government Main Road for about 2.5 miles past the World Botanical Garden registration area. Look for a bridge over Nanue Stream; careful searching will reveal the word "Nanue" and markings such as "1930" and "32-1." About 75ft past this bridge is a guard rail with an informal one-car pullout beside it. A faint path to Nanue Falls starts its descent near the guardrail. TRIP REPORTSGUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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Yep, we're on the right bridge
Guardrail near the start of the scramble
While Julie was waiting on the bridge, she photographed me struggling with the scramble
Closer look at Nanue Falls
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