Is Hanawī Falls worth stopping for?

It's a pretty roadside waterfall, best enjoyed as a quick photo from the bridge if a pull-off is open on your drive back. It's a glimpse rather than a destination, since there's no safe access to the base.

Can you swim at Hanawī Falls?

No — there's no developed path to the base and no safe public access.

Where do you park for Hanawī Falls?

There are only a couple of tight roadside pull-offs near the bridge, accesible on the return drive toward Pāʻia.

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Hanawī Falls

MM 24

A set of waterfalls on Hanawī Stream, seen from a historic one-lane bridge near Mile 24. There's no real access to the base - it's a roadside view, best treated as a quick photo if a pull-off happens to be free.

⏱ Drive-by at stop 🚗 97 min from Pāʻia ✓ Free to access

At a glance

What you'll see: Falls from the bridge — Hanawī Stream drops in tiers above and below the highway bridge. It's most impressive after recent rain, when the flow picks up.

Access & parking: A couple of tight pull-offs — There are a few small roadside spots, easier to reach heading back toward Pāʻia. There's no safe access down to the base of the falls.

Time needed: Drive-by — A few minutes for a photo from the bridge if a space is open. If not, carry on, you may catch it on the return drive.

About Hanawī Falls

Hanawī Falls sits just past Mile 24, where the highway crosses Hanawī Stream on one of the route's historic one-lane bridges. The stream tumbles in tiers, and you take it in from the bridge rather than from any trail.

It's a pretty waterfall, especially when there's been recent rain to swell the flow. But the setting is built for a passing glance, not a visit. There's no developed path to the base and no safe way down.

A couple of tight roadside spots sit just past the bridge that are accessible on the return drive toward Pāʻia. If one is free, it's worth a quick photo.

Good to know

Don't stop on the bridge itself or block traffic to get the shot — the bridges here are one lane and busy. The return drive often gives you a second chance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanawī Falls worth stopping for?: It's a pretty roadside waterfall, best enjoyed as a quick photo from the bridge if a pull-off is open on your drive back. It's a glimpse rather than a destination, since there's no safe access to the base.
Can you swim at Hanawī Falls?: No — there's no developed path to the base and no safe public access.
Where do you park for Hanawī Falls?: There are only a couple of tight roadside pull-offs near the bridge, accesible on the return drive toward Pāʻia.