La'ie Falls
Laie, Hawaii
Hike
La'ie Falls is located near the town of La'ie on the northeastern shore of Oahu. It is accessible via the 7-mile (11.3 km) long (out and back) La'ie Ridge Trail. The waterfall drops 15 feet (4.5 m) into a pool at its base. Along the way, you can enjoy views of lush tropical foliage, the mountains and ocean.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Laie, Hawaii
- Head northwest on HI-83 W toward Hale Laa Blvd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Naniloa Loop (351 ft)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Poohaili St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left (102 ft)
- Slight right (0.3 mi)
From Kamehameha Highway in La'ie, turn left on Naniloa Loop and drive through the traffic circle. Make a right turn onto Po'ohaili Street. When you see a sports field on your left, park next to it. The trailhead is located along Po'ohaili Street, behind the last residential buildings. Look for the trail sign and the metal gate.
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