Kauai Powerline Trail (HI)

Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States

21.7 miles (35.0 km) · 3,181 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance21.7 mi (35.0 km)
Elevation gain3,181 ft (970 m)
Average gain146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb6.1 mi, 1,589 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade17.3%
Runnable70% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score8.5 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat6%
Mild uphill26%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill29%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill8%

Questions about Kauai Powerline Trail (HI)

How much elevation gain does Kauai Powerline Trail (HI) have?

Kauai Powerline Trail (HI) has 3,181 ft (970 m) of elevation gain over 21.7 miles (35.0 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kauai Powerline Trail (HI)?

The difficulty score for Kauai Powerline Trail (HI) is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 69% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kauai Powerline Trail (HI)?

The longest climb on Kauai Powerline Trail (HI) runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 1,589 ft (484 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.3%.

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