Rainbow Falls Rainbow Falls is a very popular (I believe year-round) waterfall near downtown Hilo. Even though we weren't fortunate enough to see the falls with its namesake rainbows, I believe since it's east-facing, it can produce rainbows perhaps around mid-morning or later in the morning. We also noticed an alcove behind the base of the falls, which was believed to be where King Kamehameha buried the bones of his father. Interestingly, my research had also indicated that a legend says Hina, mother of Maui, lived in that same alcove. Even though it was only about a 50ft walk to the main lookout (see photo above), there was a walkway that climbed stone steps to the top of Rainbow Falls. [Back to top]  The falls in an angry mood during a freak storm during Super Bowl XLII weekend (the one in which the Patriots lost their perfect record); the rains were so heavy that flooding was everywhere! The top of the falls in its angry state[Back to top] Left to right sweep of the swollen falls from its top 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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