Mount Waialeale, The Wall of Tears in Hawaii

In Mount Waialeale, Hawaii, there is a cliff called ‘Wall of Tears’ by local people. Because there is many waterfalls in that mountain, then it looks like crying.

Mount Waialeale is the second highest volcano on the island of Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, USA. Waialeale means the water which is too abundant. Rainfall is high in that mountains, about 11.5 mm per year. As a result, creating a wide range of natural waterfalls this 1,569 meters mountain.

According to the Hawaii travel guide site, there are 17 waterfalls in the mountain. Legend told, the gods scratched this mountain with their fingers and make the mountain seem to cry.

But unfortunately, this place is not easy to reach by travelers. The cliffs on this mountain are almost vertically upright covered by trees and dense vegetation so that these waterfalls are not so famous compared than other waterfalls in Hawaii. Moreover the location is situated in the mountainous area of ​​West Maui.

Around this place there is a hiking trail that can be tested by the adventurers. The best way to enjoy this place is by helicopter. However, this area is also prone to fog that often hide the view.