The best running trails around Mauna Kea

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Running around Mauna Kea 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 around Mauna Kea—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.

Lake Waiʻau from Mauna Kea Access Road — Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve	Intermediate 00:21 2.38km
Perimeter Horse Trail loop — Hāmākua Forest Reserve	Expert 00:58 6.22km
Kalōpā Nature Trail loop — Hawaiʻi Island	Expert 00:39 5.22km
Keanakāko‘i – Puʻuhauʻoki loop from Wainaku	Expert 03:24 21.0km
Running loop from Waikoloa	Easy 00:26 4.17km

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Lake Waiʻau from Mauna Kea Access Road — Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve
00:21
2.38km
8:41/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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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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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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Keanakāko‘i – Puʻuhauʻoki loop from Wainaku
03:24
21.0km
9:44/km
1,400m
1,400m
Expert
14
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Waikoloa
00:26
4.17km
6:19/km
50m
50m
Easy
5
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.