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Sacred falls oahu11/8/2023 ![]() It will take you through a tiny tunnel below the rock (pretty dope). Beneath the rock is a rope, which is the easiest method for scaling the wall. But again, be careful! The rock was extremely slippery, and if you do not hit the deep spot then you will probably break something (like my good friend Tua). We were able to jump into the pool from the rock above. The pool in front of this waterfall was probably 10ft deep at it’s deepest, but became quite shallow towards the edges. This particular hike is an all day type of adventure, so be sure to pack plenty of snacks and water to keep morale high (also not a bad idea to keep a bunch of snacks handy in case you get stuck and have to wait for a rescue team… cell reception was a bit spotty out there).Īfter our quick pitstop, we resumed our progress. We decided we would kick it on this fallen tree, which had lodged itself between the two walls of the valley, to refuel with some well deserved lunch. You just have to find a balance.Īfter nearly 2 hours of hiking we reached the first waterfall! It doesn’t look like much but trust me, it’s a fun one. On the one side you want to go hiking on a sunny day for better pictures and to avoid flash flooding, but on the other side all of Oahu’s waterfalls are sourced by rainfall. Certain waterfall hikes on Oahu, can be a gamble. If in doubt, don’t go out!Īfter hiking for about an hour and a half, we finally had our first glimpse of moisture in the valley. Please use your best judgement and exercise caution. Remember, if you die, the state will likely close the hike permanently (like they have for others: Mariner’s Ridge, Dead Man’s Catwalk, Stairway to Heaven, Sacred Falls…). Nobody wants you getting crushed by a wave of debris. Be sure to pick a sunny day to do this hike. Above is a photo of a pile of tangled trees and rubble which flushed down the valley during the last rain. The problem with narrow valleys and waterfalls is flash flooding. There were parts of the hike where it felt like we could have reached out and touched each side of the valley. The view was beautiful and I can honestly say that I have never been in such a narrow valley before in my entire life. Just like Kaipapau Falls, we spent a large proportion of the overall trek in the stream bed. But as long as you are making your way deeper into the valley, you are going the right direction. The trail is not super frequented, so pay attention for trail marker flagging tape throughout to keep you on track. I have no doubt the locals use the area for hunting. The jungle here is extremely green and lush. As a rule of thumb, if you are white, you are probably not welcome, so be as discrete as you can until you are away from the neighborhood and in the forest. I’m not exactly sure of the legality of this hike or what the locals’ opinion is about people venturing back here. Walk past the yellow gate and you will find yourself on the paved path illustrated in the photo above. The street will briefly turn into Maakua Rd., at which point you should notice a yellow gate at the end. To find this trail, you will want to drive to Hauula homestead road and drive towards the mountains. Similar to Kaipapau, you will begin in the back of a neighborhood following a paved path into the valley. They are separated by a single ridge and have relatively similar trailheads. ![]() Seven falls is the hike we thought we were embarking on the previous week, when we accidentally did Kaipapau Falls. The beautiful valley kept my heart pounding, but the steep and wet climbs kept my knees shaking. Seven Falls is the craziest hike I’ve probably ever done in my life.
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