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8.9 miles
Distance
669 ft
Climb
-671 ft
Descent
768 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
555 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Close to Hilo, Kulani trails are fast, technical singletrack. Roots, rocks, logs and the occasional wooden feature will keep you entertained until your legs tell you they’ve had enough
There are two places to park when riding Kulani. The first is the little pull off on Stainback Hwy where the Google Directions below end. If you don't have a 4 wheel drive vehicle this is probably your best bet. If you do have a 4 wheel drive vehicle you can actually turn south into the forest reserve and follow the jeep road to an inner dirt parking lot. You can actually see it in the middle of the trees on the Google map.
The Kulani trail system is pretty unique. There is not much elevation gain. You don't have any serious, extended climbing going on. You'll be grateful for that. Kulani is tight, twisty and technical. The ground is rough, black lava rock. Add in roots and lot's of short pedals up followed by quick descents and you'll be worn out in no time. The forest is also incredible green and beautiful. The contrast of the black lava rock and green moss has a definite volcanic vibe! The first half hour I felt pretty clumsy as I wasn't use to such tight technical terrain on Oahu. It wasn't long before I started to feel more comfortable and the trail started to really flow.
The trail system is relatively small but without a guide I would feel lost. The good thing is that even though we rode 10 miles, the furthest we got from our truck was about 1 mile!
I enjoy Kulani and can't wait to ride there again.
source: MTB Hawaii
Detailed Description
Kulani is a 9 mile less popular easy route located near Hilo Hawaii. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 669 ft with a max elevation of 768 ft then descends -671 ft.
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Altitude change1 ft
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Altitude min555 ft
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Altitude start760 ft
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Altitude end761 ft
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Climb669 ft
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Descent-671 ft
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Grade max-13.5%
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Grade min12.4%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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