Mt. Ka'ala (HI)

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 6,369 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Ka'ala (HI) is a 14.1-mile loop route in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, gaining 6,369 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 1,921 feet at an average 29.7% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain	6,369 ft (1,941 m)
Average gain	452 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 4,077 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	105.6%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	29%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Mt. Ka'ala (HI)

How much elevation gain does Mt. Ka'ala (HI) have?

Mt. Ka'ala (HI) has 6,369 ft (1,941 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.7 km). That averages 452 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Ka'ala (HI)?

The difficulty score for Mt. Ka'ala (HI) is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt. Ka'ala (HI)?

The longest climb on Mt. Ka'ala (HI) runs 6.8 miles (11.0 km) and gains 4,077 ft (1,243 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 105.6%.