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Mauna-Kea from Hilo

Hawaii, united-states

Mauna-Kea from Hilo is one of cycling's great tests — 68.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 4,196m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.2% disguises ramps of 15.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 4,200m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Hawaii, United-states.

  • The crux hits between km 59 and km 65 — 32km above 10% averaging 11.8%.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • Summit above 4200m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.

Mauna-Kea from Hilo

Hawaii, united-states

68.1km 4196m 6.2%
SHC

Distance

68.1km

Avg Gradient

6.2%

Max Gradient

15.2%

Elevation Gain

4196m

Summit

4,200m

Wall Rating

7.7

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