This trail is very short. It hits the waterfall and rappelling rock in just about a mile from the trailhead on Hui Kelu St in Ahuimanu. The trailhead is about 600 meters down Hui Kelu on a steep hill (left side of the road). It’s in the bottom of a creek crossing. Look for a small opening in the trees. The trail will snake in and climb left just under the houses. It’s safe and easy but muddy. At a point about 3/4 the way in, it crosses the creek and heads up hill. Climb up and turn left at the intersection. Mark this spot for your return as missing it takes you into someone’s lawn on your return. From the left intersection point, you just have to go a couple of hundred yards and you will see the rock face and falls.
This hike has a cute yet small waterfall with a very small pool. It’s along a old taro field that was terraced up the mountain. It’s nice if the creek is flowing and you can hit the pool for a swim (again it’s a very small pool). At the falls you can contour the hill by going right as you face the falls. You will see where the creek turns up the mountain in just hundred feet or so. There are ropes to help ascend the slope. Once up make your way back towards the falls and you will see a massive guava tree that is the perfect anchor for the rappel. The face is only 50-60 feet but still a nice solid rock wall.
The lip of the drop has sharp edges so bring a mat or cushion for your rope to protect it on the edge. Sharp edges and taunt ropes are never a good combination.
Be safe and have fun!
Hike On!
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