River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated |
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Halawa Stream | Maui (On Molokai) | Headwaters to mouth | 7 | This scenic stream flows over Moaula Falls through the broad Halawa Valley, and into an estuary before emptying into Halawa Bay. | Scenic | Molokai | 1982 | |
Hanakapiai Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 5 | Flows though a large valley with spectacular waterfalls and a broad sandy beach at the stream mouth. Popular stream for hiking and camping on the Na Pali coast. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Kauai | 1982/ 1995 |
Hanakoa Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 2 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. Actual mileage is 0.47 miles. | Wild | Fish | Kauai | 1995 |
Hanalei River | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 16 | Extremely photogenic stream displaying historic taro agricultural practices within the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge. Possesses an important estuary with outstanding fishery values. | Cultural, Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Kauai | 1982 | |
Hanawi Stream | Maui | Headwaters to mouth including the two major source tributaties | 10 | Scenic stream flowing through an undeveloped dense forest and over several waterfalls (one drops more than 150 feet). May be the most pristine stream left in the State with cold, clear, spring-fed water and a great diversity of native stream fauna. | Scenic, Wildlife | Maui | 1982 | |
Honolewa Stream | Maui | Headwaters to mouth | 2 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'._x000D_Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Wild | Fish | Maui | 1995 |
Honolii Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth, including tributaries. | 32 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic | Hawaii | 1995 |
Honomu Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 8 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Kaawalii Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 7 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Kahakuloa Stream | Maui | Headwaters to mouth | 6 | Representative primitive stream of West Maui; one of only two streams on West Maui that harbors populations of indigenous aquatic animals. Watershed and stream are being utilized in traditional Hawaiian agricultural and fisheries practices. | Cultural, Fish | Maui | 1982 | |
Kahana Stream | Honolulu (On Oahu) | Headwaters to mouth | 6 | One of the largest streams on the island of Oahu, yet it is still relatively undeveloped. Possess one of the few well-defined and undeveloped estuaries in the State of Hawaii. Community along lower reaches still retains historic character, and the State has advanced plans to incorporate it into a state park and cultural interpretation center. | Historic, Scenic, Other | Oahu | 1982 | |
Kaiwilahilahi Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 7 | Aquatic-Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1982 |
Kalalau Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 3 | Outstanding scenic values representative of the breathtaking Na Pali coast. Watershed is visible from Kalalau lookout but remains primitive with no road access. | Scenic | Kauai | 1982 | |
Kalihiwai River | Kauai | Mouth to source, including tributaries | 11 | Aquatic-Excellent habitat for native aquatic species. Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Actual mileage is 10.03. | Scenic | Fish | Kauai | 1995 |
Kaluanui Stream | Honolulu (On Oahu) | Headwaters to mouth | 5 | One of the few streams on Oahu with a rich complement of native stream fauna. The trail to Sacred Falls, within a State Park, is a popular route for both tourists and local residents | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Oahu | 1982 | |
Kapehu Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 11 | One of the few streams on Oahu with a rich complement of native stream fauna. The trail to Sacred Falls, within a State Park, is a popular route for both tourists and local residents | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Kapia Stream | Maui | Headwaters to mouth, including tributaries | 6 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Fish | Maui | 1995 | |
Kawainui Stream (Papalaua Valley) | Maui (On Molokai) | Headwaters to mouth | 3 | This scenic stream, representative of a narrow valley stream on Molokai and known for its spectacular waterfall, Papalaua Falls, drops 1,700 feet in elevation in a quarter mile before leveling off in Papalaua Valley and flowing into the Pacific Ocean. | Scenic | Molokai | 1982 | |
Koaie Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to confluence with Waimea Stream | 10 | Headwaters are in the Alakai Swamp. Possesses long level reaches with several meadows. Flows are relatively large. Scenic values are high, especially as it approaches the famous Waimea Canyon area also known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". | Scenic | Kauai | 1982 | |
Kolekole Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 12 | The stream contains the State's highest waterfall, the 420 foot Akaka Falls within Akaka Falls State Park. The stream corridor in this area passes through a lush rain forest containing several varieties of orchids. Other waterfalls also are located on the main stem and side tributaries. Kolokole Beach Park is located at the mouth. | Scenic | Hawaii | 1982 | |
Koloa Gulch | Oahu | Headwaters to mouth | 3 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Actual mileage is 2.33. | Fish, Scenic | Oahu | 1995 | |
Limahuli Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 3 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Actual mileage is 0.75 miles. | Fish, Scenic | Kauai | 1995 | |
Lumahai River | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 10 | This scenic stream flows from remote precipitous headwaters, through a moderate gradient boulder strewn riffle and pool area, and terminates in the most pristine estuary in the State. The upper drainage flows through wild rain forest containing nearly all native flora. Lumahai Beach is very popular both with residents and tourists and is one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. | Scenic, Other | Kauai | 1982 | |
Manoloa Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 5 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Ninole Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 6 | Aquatic-Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Nualolo Aina Stream | Kauai | Headwaters to mouth | 4 | Extremely scenic, primitive stream flows through the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve and out to the Na Pali coast. The stream is accessible only by foot or boat. | Scenic | Kauai | 1982 | |
Opea Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 4 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Presence of candidate endangered species 'Lentipes concolor'. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Paheehee Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 29 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. | Scenic | Fish | Hawaii | 1995 |
Palikea Stream Including Pipiwai Stream and Oheo Gulch | Maui | Headwaters to mouth including Pipiwai Stream and Ohea Gulch | 12 | Scenic stream system offering numerous waterfallls and plunge pools. Popular "Seven Pools" area is nationally renowned and associated trails offer hiking opportunities to visitors of Haleakala National Park. | Recreational, Scenic | Maui | 1982 | |
Paukauila System | Maui | Headwaters to mouth, including tributaries. | 3 | Aquatic-Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. Evidence of spawning by native amphidromous fish species. Actual mileage is 41.35. | Fish | Oahu | 1995 | |
Pelekunu Stream | Maui | Headwaters to mouth, including tributaries. | 2 | Aquatic-Excellent habitat for native aquatic species. Evidence of spawning by native amphidromous fish species. Diverse population of sensitive native aquatic species. | Wild | Fish | Molokai | 1995 |
Waialae Stream | Kauai | Junction of Halehaha and Halepaakai Streams to confluence with Waimea Stream | 9 | Source tributaries originate in the Alakai Swamp. Flows over several waterfalls, through meadows and down to its confluence with Waimea Stream. Lower reaches exhibit the scenic grandeur of the Waimea Canyon area. | Scenic | Kauai | 1982 | |
Waikolu Stream | Kalawao | Entire segment within Kalaupapa National Historical Park | 5 | Has all required indicator species. Has status of "Priority Aquatic Sites" (The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii). | Scenic/Wild | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Molokai | 1993 |
Wailau Stream | Maui (On Molokai) | Junction of Pulena and Waiakeakua Streams to mouth | 3 | North coast stream accessible only by boat or by trail from the south side of the Island. Broad, undeveloped valley with many endemic plant and animal species. | Wild | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Molokai | 1982 |
Wailuku River | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 28 | The longest and largest river in the State, the Wailuku rises on the slopes of Mauna Kea at the 10,800 foot elevation and descends to sea level in 26 miles. There are several waterfalls, the most notable of which are Rainbow Falls and the Boiling Pots (a series of small falls and pools). Hunting for wild game is reknowned in the upper and middle reaches. The lower river is used for swimming and tubing. | Recreational, Scenic | Hawaii | 1982 | |
Waimanu Stream | Hawaii | Headwaters to mouth | 4 | One of the few relatively undisturbed streams in the State, the Waimanu is designated by the State as an estuarine sanctuary with virtually the entire stream area under State ownership. There are historic remains of native Hawaiian habitation and use. | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Hawaii | 1982 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016