Climb
Mauna Kea
Near Hilo, Hawaii
TypeClimb
Who it’s forEpic climb
Best seasonYear-round
arguably the hardest climb anywhere — sea level to 13,800 ft (gravel up top).
Conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces change — check local closures and rules before you ride, and share the road and the trail.
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