Mauna Kea Gravel Route Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

82.5
PDI
68.5 mi
DISTANCE
15,436 ft
GAINED
3.6 %
AVG. GRADE

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This is an epic and the US hardest gravel climb to the highest point in the Hawaiian Islands.   Note that the bottom mile of the climb is closed to cyclists and all tourists (Waipio Road) as of summer to 2023.  

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Difficulty: Extreme
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Road
3
Traffic
5
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Feb 27, 2023
difficulty: Extreme
scenery: 5
traffic: 3
road: 1
Feb 27, 2023
scenery: 5
traffic: 3
road: 1
This route is not actually possible - the cane road passage uphill from Waipi'o shown on the map that then connects with Mud Lane doesn't actually go through (which I learned the hard way). You'll need to ride to Honoka'a and then continue up the Old Mamalahoa Highway (which is a great climb).
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