Makamaka'ole Falls
2.0 miles 528ft elevation Out & Back
AllTrails lists it as Moderate
The Makamaka'ole Falls Trail, is also known as 13 Crossings, You will cross Makamaka'ole Stream 13 times and these crossings are often not very easy. The falls reside in the West Maui Forest Reserve in Wailuku, You will encounter a
dense bamboo forest along the way as well as Guava trees and fruit throughout the hike. The trail is often very narrow in places so watch your footing.
Park on the side of the road and the trailhead is right on the corner
Here's the trailhead
The trail starts pretty calm
... and then you reach your first of many stream crossings
Over and around boulders is the theme of this hike
Another stream crossing ahead
Another stream crossing ahead
Another stream crossing
A little overgrown through this section
And yes, another stream crossing ahead
Yes, you guessed it... Another stream crossing
A nice bamboo forest to walk through
Which leads to yet, another stream crossing
Head to the right when you get to this rock wall
A big fallen tree to climb over
Another stream crossing ahead
Another stream crossing ahead
A little further and another stream crossing ahead
A lot of branches in the way here
Another stream crossing ahead
At this point, go up the stream ......
... and the first falls are right around the corner
After pictures and a water break, it's time to head back
Another stream crossing ahead
When you see this big bolder, look for the stream to your left
Follow up the stream about 100 yards or so....
.... and you will find the, often missed, second falls
And yes, if you are game and carefully climb up.....
After pictures and a water break, it's time to head back
.... a third waterfall!
Time to backtrack to the main trail and head out
