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King of the Mountain Cycling

An international guide to paved climbs

U.S.: Hawaii

Climb

Mountain Range

Height (Feet)

Height (Meters)

Location

Races Tours

Comments

Haleakala Volcano

10023
3055
On Maui in the Haleaka National Park. The climb starts in Wailuku.
Race for the Sun.
Longest US Paved Road Climb. A 39 mile climb rising 10,023 feet from sea level to the summit (5% grade).
Hana Highway



On Maui. Kahuli to Hana on Routes 36 and 360.


Koko Crater

1208
368
On Oahu. Kalanianaole Highway— along the length of Maunalua Bay.


Makapuu Point



On Oahu. Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72)—the easternmost spot on Oahu.


Mauna Kea

13796
4205


Highest point in Hawaii but there aren't any paved roads to the summit.
Pali Highway



On Oahu. On Pali Highway (Route 61), through the Koolau Range.


Poli Poli

6000
1829
On Maui. Near Kuala in Poli Poli State Park.


Tantalus, Mount

1800
549
On Oahu. Climb rises from Honolulu into tropical rain forest.


Waimea Canyon



On Kauai near Koke's State Park.

(a.k.a. The Grand Canyon of the Pacific").
Waipio Valley Overlook

2000
610
Hamakua Coast. Route 240.