Kalalau Trail

HI, USA

19.3 miles (31.1 km) · 4,689 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kalalau Trail is a 19.3-mile loop route in HI, USA, gaining 4,689 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 1,220 feet at an average 7.3% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.3 mi (31.1 km)
Elevation gain	4,689 ft (1,429 m)
Average gain	243 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 267 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	11.3 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 4,689 ft (1,429 m) of elevation gain over 19.3 miles (31.1 km). That averages 243 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kalalau Trail?

The difficulty score for Kalalau Trail is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 74.1% 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 2.8 miles (4.4 km) and gains 267 ft (81 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41%.