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Manoa Cliff Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Mānoa

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Manoa Cliff Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Mānoa

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4.6

(4567)

9,215

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Manoa Cliff Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Mānoa

03:34

10.7km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Round Top Forest Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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39 m

Mānoa Cliff Trailhead

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The Manoa Cliff Trailhead is located just a few yards away from the parking lot at Round Top Drive. Make sure to clean your shoes before entering the trail to prevent the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, a fungal disease.

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1.23 km

Viewpoint with Bench

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Bench with overlook of valley

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1.39 km

Manoa Cliff Trail

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Manoa Cliff Trail leads from its trailhead along Round Top Drive, up to the intersection where the trail meets Pauoa Flats Trail and Puʻuʻohiʻa Trail. Here you can decide to …

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4.84 km

Mānoa Falls

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Mānoa Falls is a 150 feet high waterfall and according to many people, the most beautiful waterfall on Oʻahu. Once you reach your destination, feel free to refresh yourself under the falling water.

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4.90 km

Aihualama Trail Access

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Access the Aihuamama trail from the steps here. The trail map is included in the photos.

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5.29 km

Trail of Roots

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Short sections with no flat ground. Must walk along thick carpet of Roots.

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7.26 km

View from Pauoa Flats Overlook

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Pauoa Flats is a popular overlook in the Round Top Forest Reserve. Be prepared for some great views of the surrounding mountains and make sure to take a break at …

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7.38 km

Pauoa Flats Trail

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Pauoa Flats Trail is part of the Tantalus Trailway and leads through amazing forest until it reaches an overlook of the same name.

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

30°C

22°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Manoa Cliff Trail – Mānoa Falls loop from Mānoa

Mānoa Cliff Trailhead

Viewpoint with Bench

Manoa Cliff Trail

Mānoa Falls

Aihualama Trail Access

Trail of Roots

View from Pauoa Flats Overlook

Pauoa Flats Trail

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