Boiling Pots

Address: 77 Laehala St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720

Hours: 11am to 9pn Daily and 11am to 6pm on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday

Location: Wailuku River State Park, North Hilo, Big Island

Parking: Guest Parking

Directions: Wailuku River State Park in Hilo. Hawaii on the Big Island.

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A fantastic place to see a series of cascading waterfalls that resemble pot kettles with water overflowing. For a serene and amazing experience, a visit to Boiling Pots is mandatory in Hawaii, Big Island, as it offers the most unique combination to the tourists. If you are an adventurous person who loves nature and its mesmerizing beauty than Boiling Pots will entertain you most satisfyingly. Boiling Pots, as the name suggests, it seems like its boiling and bubbling during heavy rains. This 0.5 km area offer view of a series of water coming down from Pe'epe'e Falls cascading down on many levels crating a mystic effect that leaves the visitors spellbound. It offers a picturesque view to visitors that they cannot enjoy anywhere else. From the Boiling Pots, you can view the Pe'epe'e Falls that plunge about 80 feet into a water pool. Pe'epe'e Falls is surrounded by lava from two major volcanoes namely Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

The slow cooling of the Basalt Lava beneath the boiling waters causes turbulences in the from of bubbling upon, which this area is known for boiling pots. Boiling doesn't mean that the water is got in temperature, boiling just refers to the overflowing of water and is used a metaphor. Visitors can enjoy a soothing swim in the calm water of Boiling Pots. A small trail can lead you to the pots where you can get a closer view and picture but the trail is quite dangerous. Especially during the heavy rain season, the trail becomes dangerous due to water flow and slippery rocks. So, it is not advised to hike through the trails and its is better to enjoy the beauty of the Boiling Pots from a far distance. You can enjoy the view from a residential area that has an adequate parking lot to park your vehicle. People often come here for picnics and sightseeing due to which you can easily find a table and restroom facilities for the visitors here.

You can level up by you fun by visiting Wailuku River State which is just at a distance of 0.7 miles from the Boiling Pots. You can enjoy the ultimate waterfall view from there and take memorable pictures in front of the epic landscapes. Visitors can also spend time at Rainbow falls which are also adjacent to Boiling Pots. The official name of this spot is Waiānunenue in Hawaiian which means rainbow. This spot got its name because every morning visitors can see a visible rainbow in vibrant colors created due to water droplets mist drifting from the pond and the sunlight. The view of the rainbow in the breathtaking natural beauty of the waterfall elevates the pleasure for visitors. Native Hawaiian Lava is another attractive spot nearby Boiling Pots, where tourists can see amazing lava fields. Along with eye-pleasing sightseeing, tourists can also enjoy great food tp please their taste buds. You can visit Papa'a Palaoa Bakery to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. To taste authentic Hawaiian food you can also visit Liko Lehua Café and Pete's Belly Bustazs.

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