Hanawi Falls is a Road to Hana waterfall stop near the Hanawi Falls Bridge on Hana Highway in Maui. The bridge, built in 1926, gives you a clear view of the cascades, with the spring-fed stream continuing beneath it. A short path on the right side of the bridge leads down to pools where you can swim. Parking is limited, so plan for a brief roadside stop and take care on the descent.
The falls and the bridge
Hanawi Stream feeds the cascades at this stop along Hana Highway. The Upper and Lower falls flow through the forest, and the bridge offers a view of the water against the mountain as the stream passes beneath it. The bridge dates to 1926.
You can see the falls from the road and bridge without taking the path down. The main cascade is a short drop; other falls and pools lie beyond it, though access to some areas is not clear from the available details.
The path to the pools
A short path on the right side of the bridge leads down toward pools beside the falls. The water is cold, and the descent is steep in places. Watch where you place your hands and feet, as fire ants have been spotted along the route.
Across from the small pull-off beyond the bridge, guavas may fall from the trees and roll toward the road. Parking is limited, so use care when stopping and moving around the roadside.
FAQ
Can you swim at Hanawi Falls?
Pools below the falls are used for swimming. The water can be cold, and reaching them requires a short, steep path.
Where can you see Hanawi Falls?
You can view the cascades from Hana Highway and the Hanawi Falls Bridge, built in 1926.
Is there parking at Hanawi Falls?
There is a small roadside pull-off beyond the bridge, but parking is limited.
How do you reach the pools?
A short path on the right side of the bridge leads down toward the pools. Watch for fire ants and take care on the steep sections.
