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5.7 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
01:01:48
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
9 ft
Altitude min
62 ft
Altitude max
28 ft
Altitude start
20 ft
Altitude end
-14.6%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:01:48
Avg time

Ka'ena Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mokuleia
    , Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47633 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17300 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Located on the extreme north western edge of O’ahu. Ka’ena Point offers a mellow 12 mile there and back, cross country type ride.

You ride with the Waianae Mountain Range on one side and the ocean on the other. The trail consists of a mix of jeep road, sandy trail and paved road.

Starting the trail from the Waialua side you leave the dirt parking lot and find yourself on the biggest climb of the entire ride. The climb itself is not too bad but the road is very rocky making it a bit more challenging. At this point the road is very wide and you are likely to see people in their trucks doing a little 4 wheeling.

Eventually you will get to a point where you will have to dismount and lift your bike over some rocks and through a gate. The trail narrows a bit and turns from jeep road into a rocky, more sandy path. At this point you are on the wildlife preserve so please follow the signs and stay on the trail.

Stop at the point for a break or continue on to Yokohama beach. Eventually you will reach a section of the trail that has been completely washed out. Turn around here or backtrack 50 yards to take the trail that will lead you up and over the washout. We have included some pics and a video of the washout to give you a better idea of what you are getting yourself into.

Once over the washout I usually ride to the Satellite Tracking station before turning around.

One thing to keep in mind is that there is zero shade for the entire length of the ride. Ka'ena in Hawaiian actually means, 'the heat'. You will know why once you have ridden the trail. Bring plenty of water, it gets hot.

Also be sure not to leave any valuables in your car. Although there are usually other cars in the parking lot it's a pretty secluded area and I wouldn't want to chance having something stolen.

source: MTB Hawaii
Access Info

I recommend you park behind Dillingham airport behind the air tower. Safer than on the beach. Here are Google directions to the turn off: https://goo.gl/maps/egqfS

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Sep 27, 2020 @ 10:30pm
Sep 27, 2020
 Started on the Waialua side and made it to Yoke's and back. Only two areas where you need to get off your bike and carry it. There will be hikers...
Feb 4, 2020 @ 2:31pm
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Feb 27, 2016 @ 5:32pm
Feb 27, 2016
 Dillingham side was a bit muddy but already drying out on my way back. Yokohama side was great.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ka'ena Point

        ▼ Where is Ka'ena Point located?
        Ka'ena Point is located in Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Mokuleia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 21.57896, -158.23726.
        ▼ How hard is Ka'ena Point?
        Ka'ena Point is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ka'ena Point?
        Ka'ena Point has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9 ft to 62 ft.
        ▼ Is Ka'ena Point a point to point trail?
        Ka'ena Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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