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3.3 miles
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-1,943 ft
Descent
01:00:37
Avg time
-1,914 ft
Altitude change
10 ft
Altitude min
1,924 ft
Altitude max
1,924 ft
Altitude start
10 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-63.7%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
01:00:37
Avg time

Kealia Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peacock Flats
    Mokuleia, Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20706 in Trail Running
    • #7709 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Kealia Trail is the gnarliest downhill trail on Oahu. Rocky, tight switchbacks, cliffs, prepare to be tested. It's also a popular hiking trail so be sure to yield and be polite. Most of the hikers are stoked to see mountain bikers and can't believe anyone would be crazy enough to ride it.

source: MTB Hawaii
Access Info

You can access it quickly by parking at the Dillingham Airfield Tower. Most folks reach it by riding around the ridge and coming down it from the top.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 31, 2026 @ 10:29am (Pacific/Honolulu)
Jan 31, 2026
 Very overgrown and wet. Slip n sliding in many spots. Also needs rock work to restore it to 100% rideable like it used to be 🤘🏼
Jun 16, 2023 @ 8:25pm
Jun 16, 2023
 Mokuleia Access Road closed through June 21st 2023.
Nov 9, 2021 @ 5:23pm
Nov 9, 2021
 Wanted to see for myself if it actually was a double black and boy was it gnarly. If you like rock gardens and full on tech decents, give this...
Apr 8, 2021 @ 8:49pm
Apr 8, 2021
 reporter Trail is clear and dry. It lives up to its hype as gnarly. I think just about every rider will will have so walk some portion of this trail...
Dec 13, 2020 @ 10:03am
Dec 13, 2020
 Not rideable going up or down. It is way to rocky and narrow. I’m calling bull on anyone that says they can bike this trail. I did go up it but...
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        Directions to kealia-trail trailhead (21.550460, -158.212640)

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        An unedited GoPro bike video in Hawaii for...
        15:20 | 1828 | Sep 4, 2016 , Mokuleia
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        4:45 | 1750 | Jul 17, 2014 , Mokuleia
        Peacock to Kealia Loop
        2:56 | 1139 | Jul 17, 2014 , Mokuleia

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kealia Trail

        ▼ Where is Kealia Trail located?
        Kealia Trail is located in Peacock Flats, Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Peacock Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 21.55046, -158.21264.
        ▼ How hard is Kealia Trail?
        Kealia Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kealia Trail?
        Kealia Trail has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,943 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10 ft to 1,924 ft.
        ▼ Is Kealia Trail a point to point trail?
        Kealia Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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