8 Waterfall Hikes in the USA to Build a Trip Around

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Ride the Road to Hana from Kahului, then hike East Maui’s rainforest with a local naturalist. You’ll cross streams, scramble over basalt, visit several waterfalls, swim in freshwater pools, and sample rainforest fruit. Guides such as Des, Joel, Michael, and Abby are known for mixing island culture, plant lore, humor, and careful trail support.

“My favorite part was definitely seeing the waterfalls. I did expect to see more wildlife… definitely more birds. But our guide couldn’t have done a better job. She made it fun and informative!”

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2.Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls Hiking Tour from Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Spend about five and a half hours touring from Asheville to Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest. Guide Tony leads an easy to moderate, roughly 3-mile hike to three waterfalls, with mountain views, local stories, hotel pickup, water, snacks, and a small group of no more than six or seven people.

“It was an Excellent tour, absolutely beautiful, well-run and organized, and Tony was a Fabulous tour guide! I would highly recommend this tour!!”

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3.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Best value

Leave downtown Seattle at 9 a.m. for a guided, two-hour hike through Olallie State Park to Twin Falls and Upper Falls. Then see 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls, historic Snoqualmie, North Bend, and Borst Lake. Guides including John, Susan, Brie, Rachel, and Bri lead small groups of up to 14 in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Truly amazing experience!!! Highly recommend this tour. The hike was a bit of a challenge but the views were worth the effort.”

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4.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Follow the Hana Highway into East Maui with a local guide, then hike about 2.5 miles through rainforest to at least three waterfalls. You can swim in a tropical pool or jump from rocks into the water. Guides such as Pasco, Des, Sara, Gail, and Jacob are praised for sharing plant, history, and geology insights. Lunch, snacks, water, and resort pickup are included.

“Wonderful hike in the woods of paradise. If your in Maui, you need to schedule this excursion immediately”

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5.Oahu: Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Leave Waikiki by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided 1.6-mile hike through Manoa Valley’s rainforest. Guides such as Jason, Jack, Susumo, and Anoi share local stories, film locations, and nature facts before you stop at Manoa Falls and enjoy lunch above Honolulu at Tantalus Lookout.

“Our tourguide Nahoku is on time, friendly, equiptment ready, very informative, engaging, funny, takes amazing photos, and looked after us well. This tour is a hike to Manoa waterfall. The hike can be slippery when the track is wet but our tourguide has provided us a walking sticks and that made this walk easier. Lunch is yum. My first Hawaiian acai bowl. Very refreshing after feeling all hot and sweaty from the hike. The view where we had lunch is beautiful, offering a wide city skyline of honolulu city. This tour is a must see ♡Sushi”

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6.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Start with resort or vacation-rental pickup at 7 a.m. and spend about eight hours with guide Alec in a private Jeep. You can hike to waterfalls, walk through bamboo forest, visit a black sand beach, stop for banana bread and lunch, and shape the day around your interests. Water shoes, a towel, and sunblock are smart additions.

“Beautiful! Alec was very knowledgeable in the history of the area. If you are looking for a guide who loves to take pictures for you, he is your guy!”

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7.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride from selected Waikiki pickup zones to lush Manoa Falls with a small group of up to 14. Expect a moderate, sometimes muddy hike, local plant and island history, and a possible stop at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Hema are known for careful pacing and useful trail tips.

“Will was a wonderful tour guide. He had so many stories and history to share. He was so prepared with water, walking sticks and even mosquito spray. Beautiful hike to a waterfall !”

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8.Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join guides such as Jason, Mei, Jak, or George for a 1.6-mile hike through Manoa Valley’s rainforest to Manoa Falls. Learn about Hawaiian plants, history, and geography, use provided walking sticks when the trail is slick, then enjoy an Andy’s Sandwiches lunch at Tantalus Lookout with wide views over Honolulu and Diamond Head.

“Great and fun experience First time ever flying with helicopter Me and my wife absolutely loved it We enjoyed the island view from the sky , beautiful scenery. Recommend it to everyone. Thank you Magnum Helicopters 👍✌️👏.”

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