Manana Trail

Easy trail to do, parking is limited, but that is Hawaii for you. Trail can be slippery when it rains

Love this trail down to the waterfall. This hike was pretty light and we spent about an hour swimming by the waterfall. They also have a rope you can swing/jump from.There is no parking or entry free to this trail and wasn't very busy when we went.Be sure to come prepared with proper shoes, swimming gear, and water!

I went last week and it was a beautiful sunny day! When we parked on the street (for free!) and started walking towards the trail it began sprinkling. I thought... no big deal! I had my hiking boots on and I thought I was prepared. The hike itself isn't that long. Around 3 miles. The problem with the trail is it's MUDDY!!! I saw people slowly walk down by grabbing ropes and branches and they were still falling!! Including myself! I fell sooooooo much. I was covered in mud from my head to my toes! I had sooo much mud in my shoes. It was comical how muddy I was! I've never felt so dirty after a hike! This hike is a challenging hike and not good for kids or someone with bad knees. Beautiful view! If I were to do this trail again I would bring the following 1) hiking boots (or shoes with really good grip!) Don't wear your nice shoes as it will get ruined!!!2) socks (extra socks!!) I would have loved to change out my socks!3) towel (to wipe away the mud or to clean up after jumping in the water) 4) plenty of water! I only brought one water bottle and it wasn't enough!5) snacks

Download an offline map before hiking! My friends and I almost got lost on this trail. The water looked a bit questionable so my party and I did not hop in. Parking is in a neighborhood so be respectful. Great hike for some moderate exercise! Look for the pink ribbons to help you along your journey!

Nice hike and one of the longer day hikes on the island. Weirdly the typical end isn't all the way at the ridge with the overlook of Kailua and K-Bay, it's about two-thirds of the way. Maps only showed a one-way out-and-back, not the loop some reviews reference, so that's what this review is for. The last third is therefore a bit overgrown and takes a longer time than it otherwise would. There are some spots before the earlier stop where you'd want pants and I'd definitely want full-length pants to make it to the ridge. The more well-traveled part took about 1:40 one-way. The whole thing took about 3:20 one way. It was a little quicker back down. Total was about 6:30, so it's a pretty long hike. The view at the end is great, but there are quicker and easier hikes to get to the top of the ridge. The trail had a few muddy patches but it was just annoying, not on any steep areas that made the climb difficult; you probably want several dry days before hiking. There were some ropes along the way, but it's doable without them. There are a couple of benches along the way, and a shelter maybe an hour from the trailhead. Beware mountain bikes on the trail, there were a couple tearing down at high speed at different points. Parking is on the street in a neighborhood. Dogs seem to be allowed and there were some hunters out with lots of dogs. Towards the end there's a section where a sign says there are pig snares out, so you wouldn't want an off-leash dog there.

Hiking gear suggested:-Hiking shoes-Athletic wear-Water-Backpack to carry your things-Energy bar when you need additional energyIf all possible, go there early to secure parking. This trail's entrance is located in a residential area of Pacific Palisades so the parking's street parking.The beginning part of the trail is relatively flat, you pass by a electric transformer looking apparatus and some trees to provide you shade.There's a point where the trail splits off: a easier hike on the left and a more challenging hike on the right where it steeps down to the bottom where there's a water stream area.We opted to do the easier hike, even though we took a wrong turn and veered off the beaten path for about an hour or so. This included down-climbing to a ravine. When this happens, back track where you came from and reset.Back on the correct path the hike did get eaiser. At one point there was a resting place with a bench. And at the end of the trail there was a breathtaking view! Highly suggest this trail, if you can find parking.

A light hike anyone can accomplish. I don't often do many hikes, but this one turned out surprisingly simple. I like this trail because it doesn't have any steep climbs or scary curves that other trails have. The weather cooperated by giving us sunny and warm weather. The trail led to some open areas of branches and shrubs. Through some of the open areas, we can see the deep valleys. Manana Trail gives good lookouts from the top mount around where the electrical towers are. The hike only took about 42 minutes in total. If we were to go further, the trail then leads up to a fork. We did not go that far. Being a dog friendly trail, our dog, Lola loves hiking. She took in the trail and liked to explore the area. Coming onto this trail made us feel relaxed and not rushed. We can hear some birds chirp and sing. When on a vacation or a staycation, come to Manana Trail. Bring a date, friends or family.

There no admission or any parking fee, so you can park by the residents housing but pls be respectful & considerate to the locals. The beginning of the hike was easy going uphill; it's a easy and clear pathway. But when you reach 25% mark, there's going to be a sign; left arrow is the long pathway (5 mile), and on the right is shorter pathway (3/4 th mile). My friends & I took the short pathway. Once you pass the sign, pay attention to the pink markers on the trees because there's different trails in the area. The more you continue heading down the pathway, it's going to be very steep & depending on the weather it can be muddy, so you can use the ropes and tree branches to hold you up while walking down the steep hill. The second rope encounter you see going down the steep hill, there should be another way to go around it. If you're heading to the falls, look on the far right side to see any pink markers. You can also use that pathway to avoid climbing up the ropes. Keep following the pathway. When you see a small river/ pond, and when you pass it you are more than half way there. Once you reach the fall, I highly recommend wearing any type of footwear because it's very rocky. And it's pretty shallow. Enjoy the water fall, very refreshing!Going back up it's alot easier and faster! It took my friends and I, 4-5 hours. This includes breaks, and swimming. If it wasn't muddy going down, It'll be alot more easier and faster.

I didn't make it far, hell I didn't even glimpse a single waterfall lol! My daughter slid down the hill and skinned her hands and knees! But, I was still blessed to say that I experienced nature's beauty in the brief time I was there. And human kindness by everybody that helped us back to the car!!

My boyfriend and I have done this hike a couple times this year and it's one of our favorites. We always just google map directions to the hike and it's a nice drive up palisades. The parking for the hike is just street parking in the neighborhood, so please be respectful and don't litter.This hike is perfect for any age and I've seen many people bringing their young children and dogs as well. We hiked on a sunny day and the trail was very dry. I DO NOT recommend hiking if it's muddy there are some slightly steep parts that are just dirt. Throughout the hike there are multiple little scenic views so keep a lookout. Also, if you're adventurous there's also a waterfall hike. Just remember to always stay hydrated and hike with a buddy!