'Opaeka'a Falls
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'Opaeka'a Falls is a pretty cascade about 150 ft. high, along 'Opaeka'a Stream, in Kapa'a on the east side of Kauai.
Waymark Code: WM3VE3
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2008
Views: 34
Opaeka'a means "rolling shrimp" in Hawaiian. Apparently, in old days, shrimp could be found in the stream at the base of the falls.
Located off the north branch of the Wailua River, this fall is not accessible by river or trail. An overlook, however, off Kuamo'o Road provides an excellent and safe viewing area. The falls flow year-round, unlike many waterfalls on the island that are dependent on heavy rains.
Directions: From Hwy 56 in Wailua (about 2.5 miles south of Kapa'a), turn west on Kuamo'o Rd. (Hwy 580) towards the signed 'Opaeka'a Falls viewpoint. Drive 1.5 miles to the viewpoint on the right. For the trailhead to the base of the falls, continue on Kuamo'o Rd. for 0.4 miles past the viewpoint to a turnout on the right (opposite some houses)
Type: Cascade
Watercourse: Opaeka'a Stream (flows into Wailua River)
Waterfall Height: 150
Seasonality: Perennial
Seasons of Best Flow: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Viewpoint: Top
Path Up and Down: None
Walk Behind: Not at all
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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