Poakana Falls
Hawaii · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Poakana Falls is a waterfall in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poakana Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hawaii Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Wailoa Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Koakanini Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lauiole Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Pukamaui Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Poakana Falls from a major city?
Poakana Falls is 6 miles from Wainaku (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
19.7061, -155.1910
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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