Hiʻilawe Waterfall

Hiʻilawe Waterfall on Hawaiʻi Island drops from Lalakea Stream into Waipiʻo Valley and is widely regarded as one of Hawaii’s tallest and most powerful waterfalls. With a total descent of about 1,450 feet and a main drop of 1,201 feet, it stands as one of the valley’s most dramatic landmarks, especially when water pours strongly down the cliff face. Its flow, however, is not steady. Because water from Lalakea Stream above the falls has been diverted for irrigation, Hiʻilawe can sometimes run dry even during the wet spring season in March.

Kukuihaele, Hawaii · United States