About
Length (round trip)3.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,489 ft up
Typical time2 hr 15 min
TrailheadSauma Ridge, above Vatia
SurfaceSteep muddy rainforest ridge
Best seasonYear round, but June to September is drier. Expect heat, humidity and afternoon rain in any month.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe trail is steep and very rocky. Footing is uneven and can be slippery.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌲 Old growth

Strenuous = 3.2mi/5.15km total; 1,489ft/454m elevation gain; 3-4 hours. Hike a challenging trail through a dense rainforest, surrounded by native trees and birds. Enjoy one of the island's most beautiful views of Vatia village and Pola Island at the summit.

Tips
Three to four hours and very steep. Good for native forest birds, and the mud is constant.
Location

Sauma Ridge, above Vatia

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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.