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Rainbow Falls (Waianuenue)
Driving Destination~5 min from downtown HiloWaterfallScenic
An 80-foot waterfall that plunges into a natural pool surrounded by wild mango trees and tropical plants. On sunny mornings, rainbows form in the mist — giving the falls their name. A paved path leads to the overlook in under a minute, making it one of the easiest waterfall visits in Hawaii.
Tip: Visit in the morning (before 10 AM) when the sun angle creates rainbows in the mist. After heavy rain, the falls become a thundering wall of water.
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