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Twin Falls
MM 2
Recommended
Twin Falls is first and most popular waterfall stop on the Road to Hāna because it's the easiest to reach and provides a curated and user-friendly waterfall experience with the possibility of swimming..
⏱ 30 min – 1.5 hrs at stop
🚗 23 min from Pāʻia
At a glance
What to expect: Two falls, one short walk — The first (lower falls) waterfall is a 5-minute walk from the parking lot and always viewable. The second falls is a 20 minute walk but closed after recent rainfall because the two streams required to access it become unpassable.
In the water: Swimmable when it's clear — The pools are inviting after dry spells and murky after rain. Whether you can reach the second (upper) falls depends entirely on recent rainfall. People do like to jump from the lower falls.
Access & parking: Free entry, $10 to park — On a private working farm with porta-potties only. The first Saturday of each month is reserved for Maui residents. They are open from 7am to 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Best time: Early in the day — As the most popular stop on the road, it fills quickly. Arriving early means easier parking and a quieter trail.
About Twin Falls
Twin Falls sits at Mile 2, about twenty minutes out of Pāʻia, and it's the first real waterfall stop on the Road to Hāna. The name points to its two main falls, though the farm it sits on also has several smaller cascades tucked along the streams.
The first (lower) falls is very easy to access - it's a five-minute walk from the parking area. Then enjoy another 5 minutes walking through the beautiful tropical scenary to view a couple smaller cascades along the stream.
The second falls is a 20 minute walk that crosses two little streams that are only passable when there hasn't been recent rain, so the second falls is often closed. But unlike other waterfalls on the Hāna highway Twin Falls is actively monitored for flash flooding by the farm staff and they close access to the second falls if there's any possibility of danger.
Good to know
Crossing the streams to the second falls can be tricky even in ankle deep water because the rocks are so slippery. Water shoes make a big difference and also make swimming in the ponds much easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Twin Falls worth stopping at?
- Yes, especially in good weather! But it's a popular stop that can easily take up much of your Hāna journey time. Consider visiting on a different day, combining Twin Falls with a visit to Pāʻia Town and Hoʻokipa Beach Park. Alterntaively, fully enjoy Twin Falls on a leisurely Hāna highway day where you're perfectly satisfied turning around at Ka'enae Peninsula instead of exhausting yourself by visiting too many attractions. Since the second falls is sometimes closed, a flexible itinerary is a good idea.
- How long is the walk to Twin Falls?
- The first waterfall is about a five-minute walk from the lot. Reaching the second, larger falls is a 20 minute walk that crosses two streams and is only passable when there hasn't been recent rain. Crossing the streams takes time as you change your footwear. The second falls is especially picturesque on a sunny day when there's been moderate rainfall on the previous day to allow the falls to flow.
- Can you swim at Twin Falls?
- Yes, the pools are swimmable, but the water is most inviting after dry spells and can be murky after rain. This is the only curated waterfall stop on the highway whereby the farm will close access to the second falls when there is any flash flood danger. If you're going to jump from the first falls, remember to check the underwater topography for rocks and branches. Also before you decide to swim, be aware of Leptosporosis, a tropical bacteria found in all fresh water in Hawaiʻi.
- How much does it cost to visit Twin Falls?
- Entry to the farm is free, but parking costs $10. Facilities are limited to porta-potties, and the first Saturday of each month is reserved for Maui residents only. Note: you can not uber or taxi to the falls (they do not allow pedestrian access unless part of a pre-arranged group).
- Do you need water shoes for Twin Falls?
- They're strongly recommended if you plan to reach the second falls or swim. Crossing the streams means walking over both slippery and uneven and poking rocks. Navigating the pools in bare feet is difficult.