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| | Backcountry hiking trails are great and plentiful in Hawaii, and among these are Hilo Trail in Hawaii County. Every single Hawaii hiking trail is scenic in its own way. Pretty far from Hilo you come upon Hilo Trail, but many people like to hike here to be in close proximity to the wilderness. At Hilo Trail during the summer highs are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 70's, and overnight lows in the 60's for Hilo Trail. Hilo Trail is 23 miles long; it's |
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considered a longer trek. The annual rain here at Hilo Trail is about average; January is the month that gets the most rain, and June on the other hand is the driest. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding region. There are two trailheads to chose from,
| | one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 3.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? Hilo Trail in Hawaii County, Hawaii is a splendid spot for getting out. Hawaii has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with | |
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local forest authorities before you head out. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,191 feet, and that is about average. This is a trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Hilo Trail is a trail of fine length having
an average number of uphill miles which makes it a fine backcountry hiking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in brilliant shape. If you happen to be in Hawaii, why not go backcountry backpacking, it never gets boring. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation
zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish.
Briefly about the general area:
This is a really good river. Waterhole Spring is a pretty site to check out while you're at Hilo Trail; Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the destinations
that are magnificent to have a look at nearby. Since you're here at Hilo Trail why not pop by Waiaama Gulch, and a short journey to Hopukani Springs is always worthwhile.
While you're here at Hilo Trail you will meet lots of folks from nearby Hilo. Take some time to have a
look at Upper Waikea Forest Reserve while you're here, and Hilo Trail is brilliant enough to spend more than a day at, Nmakanipaio Campground is a brilliant local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 19.6722, Longitude -155.3452
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 19.7224, Longitude -155.3885
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 23 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 23 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 1191 feet
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Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
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4 miles away
Kulaniapia is a large parcel, 22 acres and features our 120-ft. waterfall which is viewable from almost every corner of our inn. We are perched at a cool 850 feet above Hilo with panoramic ocean and w...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hilo, Hawaii
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hilo, Hawaii, the metro area neareast to Hilo Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hilo Trail, Hawaii County, Hawaii
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hilo Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hilo Trail:
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Puu Oo Volcano Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 108 feet elevation difference |
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Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 10 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3631 feet elevation difference |
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Maulua Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 12 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 89 feet elevation difference |
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Mauna Loa Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 14 miles away, 26.8 hiking miles, 6527 feet elevation difference |
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Waipunalei Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 17 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3314 feet elevation difference |
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Sulphur Banks Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 19 miles away, 0.5 hiking miles, 58 feet elevation difference |
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Byron Ledge Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 19 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 444 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Hilo Trail:
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Inn At Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
, 4 miles away |
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Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
, 4 miles away |
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Volcano House, Hilo, Big Island
, 16 miles away |
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Dolphin Bay Hotel, Hilo
, 19 miles away |
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Kilauea Volcano Cottages, Volcano, Big Island
, 19 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Hilo Trail
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Waikoloa Ponds, Hawaii County
, 1 miles away |
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Solomons Waterhole, Hawaii County
, 10 miles away |
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19 miles away
