Hawaii is undoubtedly a magical land full of unsurpassed natural beauty, and some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. And while we love Hawaii Islands Akaka Falls, and the two waterfalls found on Maui’s Pipiwai Trail as much as the next person, there is one waterfall that stands out in a crowd – or rather, is the crowd. Deep in the heart of Kauai is the epic Weeping Wall in Hawaii, a collection of stunning waterfalls cascading down the towering, verdant cliffs of Mount Waialeale, one of the wettest spots on earth. The Weeping Wall in Kauai hike is quite dangerous and treacherous, but there are several helicopter tours available that will allow you to safely catch a glimpse of this natural wonder.
Mount Waialeale translates to “rippling water” or “overflowing water” in Hawaiian, a quite fitting name for a mountain that is literally littered with waterfalls. It’s easy to see why it’s known as the Wall of Tears in Kauai!
Taking a helicopter tour on Kauai is perhaps the most popular way to experience the waterfalls. Pilots have been known to hover near the base of the falls to give you a closer look.
With both 60 and 90-minute tours, we suggest checking out Jack Harter Helicopters for an incredible experience.
More experienced adventurers can instead choose to embark on the strenuous three-mile hike into the Blue Hole, a deep canyon at the base of the Weeping Wall on the mountain’s eastern slopes.
If you want to complete the hike, we highly recommend hiring a guide, as the trail isn’t clearly marked and flash flooding is common.
Mount Waialeale is the second-wettest spot on Earth, receiving a staggering 450 inches of rain each year, and is almost always shrouded in clouds.
As a matter of fact, the summit only peeks through the clouds an average of 20 days each year.
No wonder you’ll spot so many waterfalls in one place!
The incredibly lush mountain, stark white lines of the cascading waterfall, and looming clouds all work together to create an awe-inspiring oasis unlike anywhere else in the world.
Still not 100 percent sure that the Weeping Wall in Kauai is the coolest waterfall ever? This incredible footage, uploaded by Vimeo user Hawaii Revealed, just may convince you
Still not 100 percent sure that the Weeping Wall in Kauai is the coolest waterfall ever? This incredible footage, uploaded by Vimeo user Hawaii Revealed, just may convince you