Kepirohi Waterfall

The lower Mand Stream (Pilen Mand) waterfall in Kepirohi Kousapw, which is home to Pohnpei's most well-known and frequently photographed waterfall, is a great place to stop for a picnic after visiting the nearby Nan Madol ruins. This waterfall in Pohnpei has the largest amount of water that cascades over a huge, sloped pyramid of basalt rock, filling a shallow pool before pouring down toward the coast, giving the area a unique appearance. Beginning close to a dwelling, a well-kept walk follows the right side of the river to the falls and is occasionally rock-paved. It's a short, flat walk.

Unfortunately, a few years ago, the landowners made the poor decision to build an ugly concrete viewing platform close to one of the falls, greatly diminishing the area's visual and natural attractiveness. There is a small amount of parking on either side of the landowner's driveway, and an old, weathered sign out on Circle Island Road indicates where to turn off.

Location: Pohnpei