Kaniakapupu Ruins and Luakaha Falls [CLOSED] is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Due to vandalism of this sensitive archeological site, the Kaniakapupu Ruins are PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Anyone found in the watershed area can be cited. Refer to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources for more information.
Phone (808) 587-0400 dlnr@hawaii.gov
January 24, 2021Muddy. Simple to follow. Park near lulumahu lot and walk down. Be respectful and pick up your trash.
January 24, 2021super easy and muddy
January 22, 2021Waterfall was beautiful, but be careful where you parked . Returned back to our car window busted and our belongings taken . Would park up the street in the parking lot by the highway NOT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
January 16, 2021Muddy but fun
January 4, 2021mosquitoes saw only two other hikers great photos
January 2, 2021December 31, 2020Fun trail, never found the ruins but the waterfall views were amazing!
December 17, 2020December 17, 2020December 8, 2020November 24, 2020LONG PANTS ARE A MUST hiked halfway through and had to stop because I was being DEVOURED by mosquitoes. Like, 25+ on my leg at a time. Will attempt again, but with heavy bug protection
November 17, 2020Amazing place where you can reach within 30min. We run into couple of people even though “closed”. Falls was pretty nice too! Parking is getting crowded again..
November 14, 2020November 10, 2020amazing place with beautiful waterfalls. Just remember to be respectful and please take ur rubbish with u do not ruined it for everyone. Thank u and enjoy this amazing place.
September 13, 2020August 1, 2020Once you get on the right trail to find the falls they are beautiful! Take the trail to the ruins (so cool!) and then go past them to find the falls!
July 12, 2020July 11, 2020
