'Akaka Falls State Park offers a moderately difficult but well-maintained, paved loop trail, one-half mile in length. The trail leads through tropical rain forest, leading to viewpoints overlooking two beautiful waterfalls, cascading Kahuna Falls and the free-falling 'Akaka Falls which drops 442 feet into a steep gorge. Restroom facilities are located at the trailhead.

Directions: From Hilo, This state park lies on the windward side of the Big Island north of Hilo. The site can be accessed from Akaka Falls Road via Hawaii Belt Road.

Distance: 0.4 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

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