About
Length (round trip)6.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain2,400 ft up
Typical time4 hr 30 min
TrailheadScience City, summit
SurfaceCinder road on an open ridge
Best seasonYear round. The summit sits above 9,000 feet and can be near freezing at dawn; the Kipahulu coast is hot and humid.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🚲 Bikes

A cinder road running down the mountain's southwest ridge from just below the summit.

Tips
Almost always above the clouds and utterly exposed - fierce sun, cold wind and nothing to shelter behind. Continues out of the park into the Polipoli forest reserve.
Location

Science City, summit

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.