Hawaiʻi Nature Center – Mānoa Falls loop from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Hawaiʻi Nature Center – Mānoa Falls loop from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Hawaiʻi Nature Center – Mānoa Falls loop from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

07:41

24.1km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Round Top Forest Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.81 km

Hawaiʻi Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hawaiʻi Nature Center is located in the north of Makiki and serves as the trailhead for various Makiki Valley trails. The Nature Center teaches about Hawaiʻi's environment and rises awareness for a responsible interaction with nature.

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5.48 km

Moleka Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Moleka Trail connects two different sections of Round Top Drive and is a very well maintained path. The trail is pretty wide and as it leads through beautiful bamboo forest …

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7.80 km

Viewpoint

7.96 km

Manoa Cliff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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9.29 km

Pauoa Flats Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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9.97 km

View from Pauoa Flats Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.1 km

Trail of Roots

Highlight • Trail

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

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12.5 km

Aihualama Trail Access

Highlight • Trail

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

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12.5 km

Mānoa Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

5.13 km

3.51 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

16.4 km