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Hawaiʻi County

View of Mauna Kea loop from Mauna Kea Visitor Parking

Hiking trails & Routes

Hawaiʻi County

View of Mauna Kea loop from Mauna Kea Visitor Parking

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

hikers

View of Mauna Kea loop from Mauna Kea Visitor Parking

02:59

6.88km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

16 m

Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor center and checkpoint for car travelers. From here, further travel is only permitted with four-wheel drive.

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3.39 km

View of Mauna Kea

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

6.47 km

Maunakea Visitor Information Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Here in this area is the end of the pavement on Mauna Kea Access Rd. In this area, cyclists can find the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy's Mid-Level Facility, Maunakea Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea Humu'ula Trailhead, and Halepohaku. Visitors should be careful while visiting due to the chances of getting altitude sickness due to this point being at 9,200 feet above sea level, and often visitors are coming from sea level.

From here the road continues on but it is unpaved. The road is dirt and 4x4 cars are recommended. If cyclists are choosing to ride to the Mauna Kea summit, they should have a bike with the proper tires. Otherwise this is a great turn around spot, with great views!

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6.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

717 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 25 August

20°C

12°C

35 %

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