Little Hawaii Falls

Little Hawaii Falls: An Easy Waterfall Hike that Even Kids Can Do

By 
Kamal Mirwani
Published 
April 16, 2025
Type: Nature/Wildlife
Type: City Views
Difficulty: Easy
District: New Territories

Contents

Essential Little Hawaii Falls Hike Details

  • District: New Territories
  • Duration: 2 hours (total) there and back from Po Lam MTR Station
  • Distance: 6.4km
  • Highest Elevation: 120 meters
  • Difficulty: 1.5/5
  • Facilities: None. Bring water and snacks as you need

Why Hike Little Hawaii Falls?

Quaint little pools tucked away just behind the skyscrapers of Po Lam
Quaint little pools tucked away just behind the skyscrapers of Po Lam
An easy trail that's suitable for families with young kids
An easy trail that's suitable for families with young kids
A gorgeous little series of waterfalls that are perfect to cool down in during the hot summer months
A gorgeous little series of waterfalls that are perfect to cool down in during the hot summer months
Unique city views
Unique city views
Gentle waterfalls that are soothing to be around
Gentle waterfalls that are soothing to be around
A secluded slice of peace (if you go on weekdays)
A secluded slice of peace (if you go on weekdays)
Tai Mo Shan Route Twisk View
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Little Hawaii Falls (小夏威夷瀑布) is an easy hike that's suitable for families to tackle during a day out. The waterfalls are small and gentle, and there are plenty of pools to swim in.

The hike itself is not challenging and it only takes about an hour (at a decent pace) from Po Lam MTR Station to reach Little Hawaii Falls. The trail is also really easy to follow and isn't technical at all.

If you're looking for a great hike for the summer, visiting Little Hawaii Falls is perfect since it's shaded and is also a great swimming spot.

It's probably best to avoid this place on weekends and public holidays though. It can get pretty crowded.

*If this hike seems too easy, you can pair it with Razor Hill (route map at the bottom of the article)

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How to hike Razor Hill
Razor Hill Hike: A Non-crowded Vertical Climb With Incredible Views of Sai Kung

Google Route Map and GPX

Little Hawaii Falls GPX

*Click the box icon in the top right of the map below to load the blue route directly into your own Google Maps. You can then see your location relative to the trail in real time!

How to Get to the Little Hawaii Falls Hike Start Point

Take the MTR to Po Lam MTR Station. The hiking guide begins directly from the station.

Quick Route Summary

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  1. Take the MTR to Po Lam Station and leave through Exit C
  2. Turn right and walk down Mau Yip Road until you reach the intersection of Po Fung Road
  3. Cross the street to the far side of Po Fung Road and take a right. Keep following Po Fung Road until you reach a blue Subway sign
  4. Head into the little pedestrian underpass and turn left (following the blue Yau Yue Wan sign)
  5. After going through another little underpass, climb the stairs on your left
  6. At the top of the stairs, walk toward Yau Yue Wan Village Road and cross the street
  7. After crossing the street, follow Po Lam Road North until you see a set of stairs with a brown railing to your right
  8. Follow the brown railing stairs and then keep climbing upward as the stairs become a little more makeshift
  9. When you reach an intersection, take the flat path left and ignore the stairs that continue up
  10. Follow the flat path as it occasionally rises and dips until you reach a cobblestone trail
  11. Follow it forward (don't turn left) and then follow the Au Tau sign
  12. You will soon come to an intersection with many signs (by a green shelter with a pair of brown benches)
  13. If you want to take the optional detour to Lin Yuen Terrace Falls, follow the Au Tau sign at the intersection with many signs
  14. A few minutes later, you'll arrive at Lin Yuen Terrace Falls, which is arguably more impressive than Little Hawaii Falls
  15. Return back to the intersection of signs and follow the sign pointing to Little Hawaii Trail
  16. Follow the trail for a while until you arrive at a small bridge. Just beside the bridge is a dirt trail leading to Little Hawaii Falls
  17. Explore the waterfall and then retrace your steps back to Po Lam MTR Station

Po Lam MTR Station to the Trail Start Point

Leave through Po Lam MTR, Exit C
Leave through Po Lam MTR, Exit C
Hang a right and walk down Mau Yip Road
Hang a right and walk down Mau Yip Road
Cross the street when you arrive at the Po Fung Road intersection
Cross the street when you arrive at the Po Fung Road intersection
This is the crossing
This is the crossing
Turn right after crossing and continue down Po Fung Road
Turn right after crossing and continue down Po Fung Road
Look for this blue Subway sign on Po Fung Road
Look for this blue Subway sign on Po Fung Road
Head on through the underpass (subway)
Head on through the underpass (subway)
Then, turn left and follow the Yau Yue Wan sign into the next underpass (subway)
Then, turn left and follow the Yau Yue Wan sign into the next underpass (subway)
Climb the stairs on the left of the second underpass
Climb the stairs on the left of the second underpass
At the top of the stairs, go back (in the direction of the underpass stairs) and you'll see a pedestrian crossing
At the top of the stairs, go back (in the direction of the underpass stairs) and you'll see a pedestrian crossing
Cross over to the Yau Yue Wan Village Road sign
Cross over to the Yau Yue Wan Village Road sign
To the left of the crossing is Po Lam Road North. Follow it forward
To the left of the crossing is Po Lam Road North. Follow it forward
The trail begins at this set of brown railings and stairs
The trail begins at this set of brown railings and stairs

It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the start point from Po Lam MTR.

After leaving through Exit C, turn right and walk along Mau Yip Road before crossing the street at Po Fung Road.

After crossing, turn right and follow Po Fung Road through a pair of underpasses before climbing back up to road level.

Cross the street at Yau Yue Wan Village Road before connecting onto Po Lam Road North. Follow it a short distance before arriving at a set of brown railings and concrete stairs.

The Big Climb

Begin your climb
Begin your climb
There's some construction beside the stairs as of April, 2025
There's some construction beside the stairs as of April, 2025
This is the toughest bit of the hike, so just keep climbing for now
This is the toughest bit of the hike, so just keep climbing for now
You're almost done with the climb when the stairs enter the forest and shift from concrete to stone
You're almost done with the climb when the stairs enter the forest and shift from concrete to stone
At the fork, go left. Continuing your climb leads to Razor Hill
At the fork, go left. Continuing your climb leads to Razor Hill

While the climb is steep, it doesn't last long. It took me under ten minutes to get to the fork.

Just make sure you don't accidentally climb all the way up to Razor Hill by missing the flat path at the fork.

The Flat Path to the Intersection of Many Signs

Follow the flat trail for a while
Follow the flat trail for a while
You'll see a balancing beam and a climbing rope on the left as you walk
You'll see a balancing beam and a climbing rope on the left as you walk
There are also a bunch of these cool Water Supplies Department stones along the trail
There are also a bunch of these cool Water Supplies Department stones along the trail
Cross the little bridge
Cross the little bridge
You didn't think ALL the climbing was over, did you
You didn't think ALL the climbing was over, did you?
Cross another little bridge
Cross another little bridge
Go straight when you arrive at the cobblestone part of the trail
Go straight when you arrive at the cobblestone part of the trail
If in doubt, look for the sign beside the cobblestone trail. You want to head toward Au Tau
If in doubt, look for the sign beside the cobblestone trail. You want to head toward Au Tau
Head down the path briefly
Head down the path briefly
And you will then arrive at the intersection of many signs
And you will then arrive at the intersection of many signs

This portion of the hike took around 15 minutes. You'll be following the flat path for a while before it turns into a cobblestone trail.

At the cobblestone section, go straight (in the direction of Au Tau). A few minutes later, you'll arrive at the intersection with loads of signs.

Recommended Optional Detour to Lin Yuen Terrace Falls

If you want to go to the Lin Yuen Terrace Falls, follow the sign to Au Tau
If you want to go to the Lin Yuen Terrace Falls, follow the sign to Au Tau
Continue forward along the cobbled trail
Continue forward along the cobbled trail
When you see a green railing, you're almost there
When you see a green railing, you're almost there
A moment later, you'll come across the waterfall
A moment later, you'll come across the waterfall

It's a 3-minute walk to Lin Yuen Terrace Falls from the pavilion of many signs. I highly recommend everyone check out this little detour.

Lin Yuen Terrace Falls

The main fall has a nice pool that you can cool off in
The main fall has a nice pool that you can cool off in
You can see the skyscrapers of Po Lam jutting up above the foliage in the distance
You can see the skyscrapers of Po Lam jutting up above the foliage in the distance
The waterfall continues under this large pipe
The waterfall continues under this large pipe
It's quite a relaxing little spot to chill in
It's quite a relaxing little spot to chill in
It's worth exploring the main falls as the misty spray cools you off, especially when it's humid and hot in the summer
It's worth exploring the main falls as the misty spray cools you off, especially when it's humid and hot in the summer

I'd argue that the Lin Yuen Terrace Falls is even more spectacular (and less crowded) than Little Hawaii Falls. It's just a 3-minute detour away and you may be able to avoid the larger crowds here.

The large pool is also great for a summertime dip.

When you're done exploring, return back to the intersection of many signs

The Intersection of Many Signs to Little Hawaii Falls

Once you've returned to the intersection of many signs, follow the sign that points of Little Hawaii Trail
Once you've returned to the intersection of many signs, follow the sign that points of Little Hawaii Trail
There's a narrow stone path to follow
There's a narrow stone path to follow
The path meanders through the forest for a bit
The path meanders through the forest for a bit
You'll see some cool views of Po Lam on the way
You'll see some cool views of Po Lam on the way
When you arrive at this little bridge, you'll have reached Little Hawaii Falls
When you arrive at this little bridge, you'll have reached Little Hawaii Falls

It takes just over 5 minutes to reach Little Hawaii Falls from the intersection of many signs.

Just follow the narrow cobbled path and you'll arrive pretty quickly.

Keep a lookout for great views over Po Lam to your right!

Little Hawaii Falls

There are several pools and waterfalls in this area
There are several pools and waterfalls in this area
It's really easy to access the pools and to see Po Lam at the edge of the falls
It's really easy to access the pools and to see Po Lam at the edge of the falls
If you make your way to the edge of Little Hawaii Falls, you'll be able to see the city beyond the greenery of the mountains
If you make your way to the edge of Little Hawaii Falls, you'll be able to see the city beyond the greenery of the mountains
The palm tree on the left maybe makes it feel like Hawaii...if you squint really hard and ignore the skyscrapers in the distance
The palm tree on the left maybe makes it feel like Hawaii...if you squint really hard and ignore the skyscrapers in the distance
Waterfall and buildings on the left
Waterfall and buildings on the left
Pools and trees on the right
Pools and trees on the right
Here's Little Hawaii Falls back in 2021
Here's Little Hawaii Falls back in 2021
Some parts of the waterfall are quite powerful
Some parts of the waterfall are quite powerful
This is the stream that feeds the waterfall
This is the stream that feeds the waterfall

Little Hawaii Falls is quite easily accessible and fun to explore. With several pools, you can enjoy a gentle swim to stave away the humidity.

That being said, this trail is super crowded on weekends. Keep that in mind so you're not disappointed when you have to share this spot with loads of Instagram people.

It's far quieter and more peaceful on weekdays.

Getting Back

Retrace your steps back to Po Lam MTR Station.

Little Hawaii Falls and Razor Hill Route Map and GPX

Little Hawaii Falls and Razor Hill GPX

*Click the box icon in the top right of the map below to load the blue route directly into your own Google Maps. You can then see your location relative to the trail in real time!