Twin Falls Trail in Road to Hana

#4 of 13 trails in Road to Hana

Road to Hana, HI

Twin Falls Trail

Easy lower falls; rocky stream crossings to Cave Falls

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Length
1.6mi
Time
1.5hr
Elev. change
143ft
Difficulty
Moderate
  • High point 639 ft

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Twin Falls and the Farm Stand

Overview

About Twin Falls Trail

Why go

  • The lower falls are only minutes from the entrance
  • The upper waterfall has a cave-like, vine-framed setting

Heads up

  • The upper route has several slippery stream crossings
  • Limited paid parking is the only legal access
Twin Falls Trail is an out-and-back through Wailele Farm to a pair of lower waterfall viewpoints, with a longer upper route toward Caveman Falls. The full walk to the upper falls is about 1.55 miles round trip from the farm entrance; the lower falls are only a short stroll. I’d continue up if the streams are low and wet, uneven footing is comfortable for you. If you’re just making a quick Road to Hāna stop, the lower falls are an easy place to turn around.
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Map & elevation

The route

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Elevation496–639 ft
TrailheadWailele Farm parking entrance, Hana Highway Mile Marker 220.91221, -156.24283
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Plan your hike

Before you go

Parking

Use Wailele Farm’s designated dirt lot beside the farm stand near Hana Highway Mile Marker 2. Parking is limited and first-come; roadside parking, walking in, and rideshare drop-offs are prohibited.

Safety

The upper route has multiple rocky stream crossings that can be slippery and unsafe in high water. The farm may close sections during heavy rain or flash-flood risk; follow closures and turn back if the stream is running high.

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Twin Falls and the Farm Stand
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“You're approaching Twin Falls, where waterfall paths run through working Wailele Farm. For a short visit, choose the lower overlooks, just minutes from the entrance.”

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Trail guide

Hiking Twin Falls Trail

Start with the lower fallsFrom the entrance beside the farm stand, follow the gravel farm road and take the short paths…

From the entrance beside the farm stand, follow the gravel farm road and take the short paths on the left to the lower viewpoints. Log benches mark the turnoffs, and the first waterfall views come within a few minutes. This is the simpler part of the walk; some visitors stop here rather than continue into the upper valley.

Continue to Caveman FallsFor the longer version, follow the gravel road toward the forest for about three-quarters of a…

For the longer version, follow the gravel road toward the forest for about three-quarters of a mile, then take the left branch at the three-way junction onto a rocky path. The upper section is rougher and crosses the stream several times. At the end, Caveman Falls—also called Cave Falls—spills beside a cave-like recess, with vines and dense greenery framing the water.

Where the effort comes fromThe full route gains about 150 feet.

The full route gains about 150 feet. That’s modest, but the wet rocks and stream crossings make the upper walk more demanding than the distance suggests. Allow roughly 1–2 hours for the upper falls with time to look around; swimming or a long stop adds time. The lower viewpoints need much less.

Pay attention to the waterThe upper crossings can be slippery, and visitors report stronger flow after rain.

The upper crossings can be slippery, and visitors report stronger flow after rain. The farm may close the valley or an individual section when conditions are unsafe. Respect closures and turn back if the water is high; the upper falls aren’t worth a risky crossing.

Access through a working farmTwin Falls is on privately operated Wailele Farm, which opens public access through its…

Twin Falls is on privately operated Wailele Farm, which opens public access through its designated dirt lot beside the farm stand near Mile Marker 2. Parking is limited and first-come. The operator prohibits roadside parking, walking in from the highway, and rideshare drop-offs. The stand sells fresh juices, coconuts, Maui-grown fruit and baked goods, and portable toilets are near the start.

Frame the fallsAt the upper waterfall, include the vine-covered rock recess behind the falling water; it gives…

At the upper waterfall, include the vine-covered rock recess behind the falling water; it gives the scene its distinctive cave-like frame. Water levels change how many separate cascades are visible at the lower falls, so the view can look different from one visit to the next.

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