Akaka Falls, Hilo, Hawaii 
*Animated Cover photo created by @jayasimha78 *
I visited Akaka falls on my recent trip to Big Island Hawaii. Akaka Falls State Park is located 11 Miles north of Hilo, HI. Falls is 442 feet tall. There is a 0.4 Mile beautiful loop trail near the falls. Trail head starts at the parking lot. It was a pleasant experience to walk through lush tropical forest.
There is an entrée fee of $5 per head and also a $10 Parking fee. As we go through the loop trail, you will end up at the falls. Due to Covid, the loop was made as one way. Wearing mask was mandatory when I visited in July 2021
Screen shot of the loop trail on Google Map!
Shot of Trial head and the parking lot right next to the trail head.
Shot of Akaka Falls State Park sign.
Loop trail has several steps. You can experience lush vegetation during the hike.
Another shot of the tropical vegetation during the hike.
We came across Bamboo and streams.
Shot of steps and vegetation during the trail!
Some interesting flowers on the way…
A type of Banyan Tree I guess!
View of the falls from a distance from the trail!
Shot of the falls from the closest vista point. There are couple of benches to sit and enjoy the view of the falls at this vista point.
Back to the parking lot after taking a loop hike!
Just half a mile from the Akaka falls State Park, we came across Aloha farm, where they were selling tender coconut juice and cut pineapples. Pineapples very sweet and so does tender coconut. After we finished drinking coconut juice, tender coconut was mixed with pineapple with Tajin. Combination was heavenly!
Shot of the stand selling coconut and pineapples!
Mixed Tender Coconut and Pineapple with Tajin!
Ok, One more shot of the Akaka Falls!