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9.4 miles
Distance
6,426 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6,379 ft
Altitude change
292 ft
Altitude min
292 ft
Altitude start
6,670 ft
Altitude end
12.9%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
116%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
751 ft
Distance flat

Kaupō Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haleakalā National Park
    Makawao, Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Haleakalā National Park

The park's most remote trail climbs from near the coast to the crater. The lower half is on private property (public access granted) and is not well-maintained.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kaupō Trail

        ▼ Where is Kaupō Trail located?
        Kaupō Trail is located in Haleakalā National Park, Makawao, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Haleakalā National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 20.63697, -156.12237.
        ▼ How hard is Kaupō Trail?
        Kaupō Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaupō Trail?
        Kaupō Trail has 6,426 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 292 ft to 6,671 ft.
        ▼ Is Kaupō Trail a point to point trail?
        Kaupō Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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