ʻAkaka Falls State Park

An easy 0.4-mile rainforest loop north of Hilo to 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; non-residents pay $5 per person and $10 to park, card only. Part of the trail was closed by fallen trees as of October 23, 2026.

• Hours: daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Non-resident fees: $5 entry per person (children 3 and under free) and $10 parking. Credit card only.
• Hawaiʻi residents with ID: free entry and parking.
• Trail: 0.4-mile paved loop with stairs through rainforest; ʻAkaka Falls drops 442 feet.
• Cell reception is limited at the park, so pay fees before you arrive.
• Notice (Oct. 23, 2026): part of the trail is closed due to fallen trees.

Sources: DLNR Division of State Parks: ʻAkaka Falls State Park · DLNR Division of State Parks: park notices (Oct. 23, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 30, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.