Waterfalls near Hilo, HI

8 named waterfalls have Hilo, HI as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being Rainbow Falls at about 79 feet. Nearest to Hilo: Rainbow Falls, Peʻepeʻe Falls and Kulaniapia Falls.

Rainbow Falls 79 ft Directions
Kauwehu Falls Directions
Kulaniapia Falls Directions
Lower Waiʻale Falls Directions
Peʻepeʻe Falls Directions
Poakana Falls Directions
Waiʻale Falls Directions
Wailoa Falls Directions

More waterfalls within 25 miles

Waiʻale Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Lower Waiʻale Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Kauwehu Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Peʻepeʻe Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Lelekaae Falls near Wainaku · 1 mi Directions
Wailoa Falls near Hilo · 1 mi Directions
Rainbow Falls 79 ft · near Hilo · 2 mi Directions
Poakana Falls near Hilo · 3 mi Directions
Wahiloa Falls near Wainaku · 4 mi Directions

For the trail to the falls

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Frequently asked questions

Are there waterfalls near Hilo?

Rainbow Falls, Kauwehu Falls, Kulaniapia Falls, Lower Waiʻale Falls, Peʻepeʻe Falls and Poakana Falls and 2 more. Each has a directions link on this page.

What is the tallest waterfall near Hilo?

Of those with a mapped height, Rainbow Falls at about 79 feet.

What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Hilo?

Within about 25 miles: Waiʻale Falls near Hilo, Lower Waiʻale Falls near Hilo, Kauwehu Falls near Hilo and Peʻepeʻe Falls near Hilo.