Kalalau Trail

HI, USA

19.3 miles (31.1 km) · 4,725 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.3 mi (31.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,725 ft (1,440 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	1.7 mi, 662 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	41%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Kalalau Trail

How much elevation gain does Kalalau Trail have?

Kalalau Trail has 4,725 ft (1,440 m) of elevation gain over 19.3 miles (31.1 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kalalau Trail?

The difficulty score for Kalalau Trail is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 75.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kalalau Trail?

The longest climb on Kalalau Trail runs 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and gains 662 ft (202 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41%.