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


