Papalaua Falls Papalaua Falls is an impressive 1200ft (though I have seen one claim it's 1700ft) waterfall on the rugged and steep north shore of Molokai.  , this is clearly not the case. As far as I'm concerned, this is pretty much a helicopter waterfall unless you're one of the few folks who can boat to the remote northeastern shore of Moloka'i. Of course seeing all the major waterfalls on such a tour (this one included) is far from guaranteed. A Catch 22 is that the November to March wet season, when water flows are highest, is also when clouds tend to cause changes in helicopter routes and prevent overflights of the best waterfalls. There is also the luck of the draw when it comes to helicopter seating – front seats are best for waterfall viewing, but go to passengers with the lowest body weights (see this article that we wrote about helicopters). [Back to top]  Partial view of the top part of the falls
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| I was stationed at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station 1970 to 1972 and frequented the Likeke water falls (Oahu). Back then there was a trail off...[more] |
| I am extremely familiar with Papalaua Falls. I used to run kayak trips down Koolau Moloka'i and will again someday. I also made two documentaries including the falls...[more] |
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| I am a professional photographer and was turned onto this waterfall by a local tour company which took hikers up to Likeke waterfall on a daily basis...[more] |
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