Hawaii - Akaka Falls

IMG 0035 0092 Entrance to Akaka Falls Steps descending down into the valley to see the falls. One of the many bridges to get to Akaka Falls
Approaching the falls at a distance....they look small from here. Looking down at the bottom of Akaka Falls Looking down at the bottom of Akaka Falls (continued) Kind of in the center of the falls.  The sound, smell......EVERYTHING was so work the hike.
Looking up at the top of Akaka Falls......couldn't get it all in the same photo. Looking up at the top of Akaka Falls......couldn't get it all in the same photo. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued)
Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued)  A mini waterfall....there were so many as it rained a lot on the Hilo side of the island. Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued)  More mini waterfalls.
Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) More mini waterfalls Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued)
Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued) Various foliage and flowers throughout the trek to Akaka Falls. (continued)  In the upper right you can see the trail ascending back to the top.  It was tough on the way up.....lots of breaks. More of the trail ascending back up to the parking lot.