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| | When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail in Hawaii County, Hawaii is a good location for getting out. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Hawaii, and Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail in Hawaii County is one of them. Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail is not very near Hilo at all, but it is an enjoyable location to trek. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Different |
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parts of Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. Here in the good state of Hawaii backcountry hiking is a perfect idea. This wilderness hiking trail
| | is a wilderness hiking trail of magnificent length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Now, this is roughly a 2-day hike, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Summertime highs at Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail typically tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 70's, and winter nights come with lows in the 60's to Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail. While visiting this vicinity in Hawaii it's a great | |
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idea to go backpacking too. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. With its 14 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry trails. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 3,631 feet which is higher than average. There are so many
trails in this area. Each backcountry hiking trail in Hawaii has its own character. The high level of precipitation makes Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail a relatively wet place; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest month is September.
Briefly about the general
area:
During your visit to Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail you'll meet some people from Hilo for sure, and don't leave Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail without first paying a visit to Waih Spring. Hopukani Springs is an inspiring place to go to while you're here, and there's a magnificent forest called Mauna Kea Forest Reserve.
N Gulch is a brilliant place to have a look at close to Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 19.8637, Longitude -155.3917
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 19.8082, Longitude -155.4654
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3631 feet
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Waimea Country Lodge, Kamuela, Big Island
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21 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Hilo, Hawaii
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| | Trails Near Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail:
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Maulua Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 9 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 89 feet elevation difference |
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Hilo Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 10 miles away, 11.5 hiking miles, 1191 feet elevation difference |
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Puu Oo Volcano Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 11 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 108 feet elevation difference |
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Waipunalei Trail, Hawaii County
County
, 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3314 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Mauna Kea Umikoa Trail:
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Inn at Kulaniapia, Hilo, Big Island
, 13 miles away |
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Waimea Country Lodge, Kamuela, Big Island
, 21 miles away |
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Palms Cliff House Inn, Honomu, Big Island
, 22 miles away |
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The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Big Island
, 24 miles away |
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Volcano House, Hilo, Big Island
, 25 miles away |
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24 miles away
