The best running trails in the Kohala Mountains
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runners
23
runs
Last updated: October 14, 2025
2
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1. Puakō Petroglyphs via Puakō Beach Drive loop — Hawaiʻi Island
14.2km
01:32
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
2. Perimeter Horse Trail loop — Hāmākua Forest Reserve
6.22km
00:58
180m
180m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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runners
3. Waipi’o Valley Lookout via Kukuihaele Road — Hawaiʻi Island
3.15km
00:20
50m
50m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island
5.22km
00:39
150m
150m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
12
runners
5. Puako – Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō
8.73km
01:02
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
6. Mauna Kea Beach loop from Puakō
5.16km
00:37
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
7. Puako – Puako Beach Drive loop from Puakō
7.87km
00:54
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
8. Running loop from Puakō
4.40km
00:29
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
9. Hapuna Beach loop from Puakō
10.3km
01:09
200m
200m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
10. Puako Tide Pools loop from Puakō
12.1km
01:20
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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