Waiale Falls (Wai'ale Falls) Waiale Falls (or Wai'ale Falls) is a lesser known waterfall further upstream from both Pe'epe'e Falls and the popular Rainbow Falls near downtown Hilo. Besides a roadside view of both waterfall tiers, an overgrown, sometimes faint 0.25-mile "trail" leads to pools at the top of the falls. When I tried this faint trail, I had no intention of swimming so I didn't finish the scramble as I realized the views of the upper waterfall got more overgrown and obstructed the further I went. It has been said that Waiale Falls has noticeably greater water flow than Pe'epe'e Falls a short distance downstream, in part because of water seeping into the more porous lava under the river near Pe'epe'e Falls. Also, there is downstream water diversion just above Pe'epe'e Falls for the Waiau Hydro Plant. [Back to top]  Me scrambling through the overgrowth The falls as seen during the scramble to its top (plus a slight rainbow) The falls in a very swollen state during an intense rain storm during Super Bowl XLII Weekend[Back to top] Fixated on the raging falls from the bridge 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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