12.2
PDI
0.9 mi
DISTANCE
869 ft
GAINED
19.8 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Waipio has the steepest average for its entire climb of any climb over a half-mile (in the category, its top dog). Several short stretches of roadway on other rides exceed Waipio’s 19%, but not for more than four-tenths of a mile.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. 19.4% average grade. Gain 853' in 0.9 miles with 0 descent. 33% of the climb is at 15-20% and the majority of the climb (53%) is at or above 20%. The steepest quarter-mile is 22.6%.
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Roadway: Well - this should tell you all you need to know - only four wheel drive vehicles are allowed. The road is very narrow and in poor and broken condition with no center stripe or shoulder. There are pull-outs to permit upcoming traffic to pass. Be alert because it seems not all of the residents in the Waipio Valley appreciate all the traffic on their narrow road. One guy on a motor scooter for no reason brushed me as I was riding up the road on the far right.
Traffic: Mild to mild-moderate.
Parking: At the top of the climb on the side of the road (you ride your bike to the bottom and then back up) - Map; Street View.
Provisions: We are on a very remote section of the Island of Hawaii. The closest provisions are eight miles east at Honokaa Country Market (Map + 5 star Google Review).
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Although the climb begins 9/10ths of a mile down the hill, be sure to ride your bike another mile or so on Waipio Valley Road to the stream that blocks your path - it is a neat little ride with jungle and river views. Consider other climbs on the Island of Hawaii during your trip. See our Hawaii page for more information here.
Also consider the Waipio Valley Trail hike. This would have you riding your bike down to the bottom of the hill, locking it and picking up the hike from there, or starting at the top where All Trails starts the 4.7 mile out-and-back hike - All Trails - Waipio Valley Trail Hike.
As you can imagine, there is no shortage of beautiful hotels or vacation rental opportunities on the world class travel destination of Maui.
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lowestgearpossible
Did it on a GIANT Revolt Gravel but would have loved to have my Mountainbike for it. Incline is no joke, front wheel keeps wheeling up on you, and the pavement is really rough. Probably the most fun way to test out your maximum heart rate (you will max out for sure)
