The best running trails in the Kohala Mountains

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Running in the Kohala Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Kohala Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Puakō Petroglyphs via Puakō Beach Drive loop — Hawaiʻi Island	Intermediate 01:32 14.2km
Perimeter Horse Trail loop — Hāmākua Forest Reserve	Expert 00:58 6.22km
Waipi’o Valley Lookout via Kukuihaele Road — Hawaiʻi Island	Easy 00:20 3.15km
Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island	Expert 00:39 5.22km
Puako – Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō	Intermediate 00:50 6.82km
Mauna Kea Beach loop from Puakō	Intermediate 00:37 5.16km
Running loop from Puakō	Easy 00:29 4.40km
Hapuna Beach loop from Puakō	Intermediate 01:09 10.3km
Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō	Intermediate 01:20 12.1km

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Puakō Petroglyphs via Puakō Beach Drive loop — Hawaiʻi Island
01:32
14.2km
6:27/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Perimeter Horse Trail loop — Hāmākua Forest Reserve
00:58
6.22km
9:15/km
180m
180m
Expert
1
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Waipi’o Valley Lookout via Kukuihaele Road — Hawaiʻi Island
00:20
3.15km
6:24/km
50m
50m
Easy
1
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island
00:39
5.22km
7:24/km
150m
150m
Expert
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Puako – Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō
00:50
6.82km
7:16/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Mauna Kea Beach loop from Puakō
00:37
5.16km
7:14/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Puakō
00:29
4.40km
6:31/km
90m
90m
Easy
4
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Hapuna Beach loop from Puakō
01:09
10.3km
6:42/km
200m
200m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō
01:20
12.1km
6:36/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.