Mt. Ka'ala (HI)

Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 6,371 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain	6,371 ft (1,942 m)
Average gain	452 ft per mile (86 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 1,596 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	105.6%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.2 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 6,371 ft (1,942 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 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% 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 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 1,596 ft (487 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 105.6%.