Nice waterfall accessed via a short hike from a church/country club parking lot. I prefer more secluded places and longer hikes, but this is perfect for kids and non-hikers. The surrounding jungle is lush and beautiful.
Just to the right of the lookout you will find the old Pali road and this is where the trail begins. Following the road until some boulders lead you to a sharp left turn and then down a ladder under the hwy to the other side where you reconnect with the old road again. Once you reach the 3 way intersection the actual trail begins by a concrete wall on the left side of the road.
Originally this route was an ancient Hawaiian footpath over the Pali Pass and one of the only safe passages over the steep Koʻolau cliffs. In 1845 stones were laid and the footpath was widened so carts and horses could transports goods to and from the windward side to Honolulu's port. Later, in 1897 the old one lane Pali road was built. Then in 1958, after the completion of the Pali tunnels, the old road was closed .
The falls themselves are small compared to many of Hawaii's other falls, but this was still a beautiful and tranquil hike.
The trail is beautiful, full of lush green vegetation, quite different from the ridgeline trails. Just prior to turning off to the left (at the carved tree) and heading to the falls, you will begin walking on the old stone pathway. I'm always amazed by cultures like the Incas, Myans, Hawaiians, and others that built great roadways from stones like this.
What makes this hike interesting is that it takes you back through history. The hike starts at Nu' uanu Pali Lookout where the battle for Hawaii was won in 1795 and culminated in hundreds of men, women, and children being pushed off its cliff.
Cool place .. NOTE: take a right at the carved tree. It has a couple of smaller arrows on it that can be missed .. we obviously missed the turn the first time .. still fun & challenging trail to "no where" if you miss the turn. Falls were AWESOME !
Likeke Falls:
This is a pretty easy and short hike to one of Oahu's falls (there aren't a lot of them).
Beautiful, easy hike. Great for younger children. So short, and the falls at the end are an amazing payoff. Water is just deep enough for kids to splash around safely.
Pretty cool, short hike. SERIOUSLY, don't miss the carved tree, it is BEFORE the end of the cobblestone! See pictures!
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