Hiking to Hi'ilawe Falls in Waipio Valley - Big Island of Hawaii
Hi'ilawe Waterfall is one of the tallest and most powerful waterfalls in Hawaii located on the Big Island. The waterfall drops about 1,450 feet with a main drop of 1,201 feet, into Waipio Valley on Lalakea Stream.
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Waipio Valley Road Driving Down Big Island, Hawaii
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Waipio Valley Road is a short steep road in the Big Island of Hawai.
The average grade is 25% and the peak grade reaches 40-45%.
Note: This video does not support influx into Waipio Valley. Also, although it is regulated, it can not be passed only by the performance of the car. You have to know that tight corner braking will occur if 4WD vehicles make sharp cornering on low speed paved roads.
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Driving a vehicle with the centre differential locked, and making a tight turn, can make the car feel as if it is blocked, this is due to the difference in speed required between the front and rear wheels to make the sharp turn.
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Tip 1;You must always have a place to pass each other's vehicle.
Tip 2;You need to have correct feel of the width of your vehicle.
Tip 3;When passing each other, keep in mind to move straight forward.
If you do not have confidence in these, please give up the passage. When passing oncoming traffic in a narrow road, if you bother the surroundings or are confused about driving, never Don't go down the hill.
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Region:Hamakua Coast
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Time required:10 min (1.3 miles) via Waipio Valley Rd
Elevation:↑899 ft ↓30 ft (±869ft)
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An afterword：
I have a license to drive Japanese mid-sized cars. A mid-sized car is a four-wheeled vehicle with a total vehicle weight of 5,000 kg to less than 11,000 kg, a maximum loading capacity of 3,000 kg to less than 6,500 kg, and a passenger capacity of 11 to 29 people.
It is a car used to transport people and luggage, not a car used in daily life. And there are not many Japanese who have this license.
I have more than 310,000 miles (500,000 km) of driving experience, and in SUV experience, there are bad roads such as snowy roads, ice, deep sandy roads, and mud.
Waipio Valley, Big Island of Hawaii, March 2013.
Waipiʻo Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian aliʻi (kings) up until the time of King ʻUmi. A place celebrated for its nioi tree (Eugenia reinwardtiana) known as the Nioi wela o Paʻakalana (The burning Nioi of Paʻakalana). It was the location of the ancient grass palace of the ancient kings of Hawaii with the nioi stands. Kahekili II raided Waipiʻo in the 18th century and burned the four sacred trees to the ground.
The valley floor at sea level is almost 2,000 ft (610 m) below the surrounding terrain. A steep road leads down into the valley from a lookout point located on the top of the southern wall of the valley. The road gains 800 vertical feet (245 m) in 0.6 miles (0.9 km) at a 25% average grade, with steeper grades in sections. This is a paved public road but it is open only to 4 wheel drive vehicles. If classified as a road, it would be the steepest road of its length in the United States and possibly the world. The shore line in the valley is a black sand beach, popular with surfers. A few taro farms are located in the valley. Several large waterfalls fall into the valley to feed the river which flows from the foot of the largest falls at the back of the valley out to the ocean.
The valley was the site of the final scene in the 1995 sci-fi film Waterworld, at which the main characters found dry land.
Hiking One of the Steepest Roads in the World - Waipio Valley Road in Hawaii
We hiked Waipio Valley Road located on the Big Island, Hawaii. It's one of the steepest roads in the world! More pics:
Holy sh!t, that road is steep!!! Bring a lot of water, since there's no way that pathetic rental is going to make it down and back up again. Don't let the pavement fool you -- this Big Island hike is short but strenuous.
Seriously, at one point the road into Waipi'o Valley ascends 800 feet in just over half a mile, topping out at a grade of roughly 40%. That's crazy steep, and enough to wear out your calves going down. Don't get me started on the trip back up -- as you can see in the video, the hill pretty much kicked my ass.
Waipi'o Valley is majestic and beautiful, and its worth making the trip just to check out the overlook. The valley is about a mile wide and six miles deep, and filled with lush green vegetation, waterfalls and taro fields. The site also has an interesting history, having been home to many old Hawaiian kings and at one point it was wiped out by a tsunami. Today, there are only a few dozen residents -- most of the land is private property, so be respectful and stick to the path leading to the beach.
If you do hike down the insanely steep road, make a sharp right at the bottom onto a (muddy) dirt lane and follow it out towards the ocean. After a half a mile or so, you'll come upon the rocky shore and one of the Big Island's famous black sand beaches. Head to the left to find a small river running out into the ocean -- a great place to hang out and have a picnic lunch. You can also head right along the rocky shore, and if it's been rainy you'll find a nice waterfall running down a cliff into the sea.
Our route up the Hamakua Coast:
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Big Island Itinerary - Day 1: Exploring the Hamakua Coast (starting from Hilo)
1.) Breakfast at Ken's House of Pancakes
2.) Onomea Scenic Drive & Akaka Falls:
3.) Sample malasadas at Tex Drive In in Honokaa
4.) ** Waipi'o Valley overlook and beach hike **
5.) Dinner at Café 100 in Hilo
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HAWAII BIG ISLAND WAIPIO VALLEY HORSEBACK TOUR 2013 5
Hwy 250 & Waipio Valley Lookout, Big Island, Hawaii
Video 2073 (7th journey) of the David Rush Travel Show. Go to
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A short hike into the Muliwai trail. The trail goes all the way to Waimanu Valley but we had no intentions to go there today. We will hike there later this summer. For now, its just practice hike and back down to Waipio Valley. Our last stop is at Hi'ilawe Falls. Oooops! Spelling error in my caption. Decent should be descent. Aloha
Waipio Valley Valley of the Kings
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A Hiking journey through Waipio Valley, Big Island Hawaii
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Waipio Valley resident reflects on land sale
Wonderful Place Waipio Valley Beach in Big Island - Hawaii
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Hiking Mauna Kea on The Big Island of Hawaii | Adventure Strong
Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the state of Hawaii. It rises 13,796 feet (4,205m) on the Big Island of Hawaii.
From Mauna Kea you can see all around the island including nearby Mauna Loa. The weather is much cooler on Mauna Kea so bring something warm to wear. Never forget to bring the 10 Essentials when you hike -
In September of 2012, I hiked up Mauna Kea. I didn't quite make it all the way due to altitude sickness and lack of time. But I sure was close. Here's what I learned:
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Hiking the Green Sand Beach! One of only four in the world - Day 3 - Big Island, Hawaii
We went to the Southernmost point in the US (within 50 states) and hiked along the coast to the beautiful Papakolea or Green sand beach!
The Big Island's Green Sand Beach is a fascinating geological oddity and a worthy hiking destination!!!
Distance Round Trip: approximately 5 miles
Relatively flat with no shade
Papakolea Beach sits at the back of a small bay hugging the sides of an old cinder cone from an eruption that happened more than 50,000 years ago. It is the Big Island's only green sand beach, one of only four in the world.
The hike to the beach is looooong and exposed, but also breathtakingly beautiful. You'll follow a maze of dirt tracks along the shoreline for what feels like forever, flanked by green Hawaiian grasslands on one side and the Pacific ocean on the other. On a clear day, you can see the Mauna Loa volcano and other mountains off in the distance. There are many criss-crossing paths that can be followed to reach the beach, and after awhile you may become convinced you've missed it. Rest assured though, so long as you stay close to the shoreline you can't miss the small bay and obvious cinder cone. On the day we were there, a handful of 4x4's were parked at the top of the cliff -- mostly locals offering up rides to tourists (more on this in a bit).
The beach itself is quite small, but true to its name contains sand that has been tinted green by the rare volcanic mineral, Olivine. If you climb the small cinder cone, you'll be treated to an amazing panoramic view and a shot straight down to the beach. The water in the bay is cool but tolerable, and after the long hike we regretted not bringing our swim suits. Don't make the same mistake!
To reach the Green Sand Beach, take Hwy 11 down to the southern tip of the Big Island and turn off onto South Point Rd between mile markers 69 and 70. Follow it straight ahead for awhile and look for an obvious parking area just off to the left of a crude sign indicating the beach. From here you have two options -- if you choose to hike, simply follow the road down towards the ocean and go left onto the rough dirt track you'll see paralleling the ocean. You can also hitch a ride from the locals -- a small child approached us upon parking and offered up rides for $15 round trip per person. We opted to hike to the beach, but decided to pay $10 each for the quick, bumpy and somewhat nauseating ride back.
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Don't forget to check out other videos from our exciting trip to the Big Island of Hawaii!
Day 1: Exploring the Hamakua Coast (starting from Hilo)
1.) Breakfast at Ken's House of Pancakes
2.) Onomea Scenic Drive & Akaka Falls:
3.) Sample malasadas at Tex Drive In in Honokaa
4.) Waipi'o Valley overlook and beach hike
5.) Dinner at Café 100 in Hilo
Day 2: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park -- Kilauea'iki Trail
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(HD) Flying over Waipio Valley - Hiilawe Waterfalls - Big Island Hawaii
Better than any helicopter flight we fly aong and above the Waipio Valley on Big Island Hawaii. You can see the majestic Hiilawe Waterfalls as we flew by.
Waipiʻo Valley is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Waipiʻo means curved water in the Hawaiian language.[1]
It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian aliʻi (kings) up until the time of King ʻUmi. A place celebrated for its nioi tree (Eugenia reinwardtiana) known as the Nioi wela o Paʻakalana (The burning Nioi of Paʻakalana). It was the location of the ancient grass palace of the ancient kings of Hawaii with the nioi stands. Kahekili II raided Waipiʻo in the 18th century and burned the four sacred trees to the ground.
Located at coordinates 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″WCoordinates: 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″W, the valley floor at sea level is almost 2,000 ft (610 m) below the surrounding terrain. A steep road leads down into the valley from a lookout point located on the top of the southern wall of the valley. The road gains 800 vertical feet (243.84 m) in 0.6 miles (0.9 km) at a 25% average grade, with steeper grades in sections. This is a paved public road but it is open only to 4 wheel drive vehicles. It is the steepest road of its length in the United States [2] and possibly the world. The shore line in the valley is a black sand beach, popular with surfers. A few taro farms are located in the valley. Several large waterfalls fall into the valley to feed the river which flows from the foot of the largest falls at the back of the valley out to the ocean.[3] is a valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Waipiʻo means curved water in the Hawaiian language.[1]
It was the capital and permanent residence of many early Hawaiian aliʻi (kings) up until the time of King ʻUmi. A place celebrated for its nioi tree (Eugenia reinwardtiana) known as the Nioi wela o Paʻakalana (The burning Nioi of Paʻakalana). It was the location of the ancient grass palace of the ancient kings of Hawaii with the nioi stands. Kahekili II raided Waipiʻo in the 18th century and burned the four sacred trees to the ground.
Located at coordinates 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″WCoordinates: 20°7′11″N 155°35′36″W, the valley floor at sea level is almost 2,000 ft (610 m) below the surrounding terrain. A steep road leads down into the valley from a lookout point located on the top of the southern wall of the valley. The road gains 800 vertical feet (243.84 m) in 0.6 miles (0.9 km) at a 25% average grade, with steeper grades in sections. This is a paved public road but it is open only to 4 wheel drive vehicles. It is the steepest road of its length in the United States [2] and possibly the world. The shore line in the valley is a black sand beach, popular with surfers. A few taro farms are located in the valley. Several large waterfalls fall into the valley to feed the river which flows from the foot of the largest falls at the back of the valley out to the ocean. source wikipedia
Waipio Valley Beach, Big Island
Waipio Valley, Hawaii, what can I say? what an incredible place. Probably the most sacred place on Hawaii Island. The tallest free falling water falls in all the islands are in the back of this valley and we saw wild horses everywhere including running on the beach with colts. Just an amazing place but beware, the hike down is incredibly steep and going back up is very strenuous!
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Waipi'o on Horseback
My cabin :)
Hiking Vaipio Valley, HAwaii Big Island
Doing the Impossible hiking from Pololu Valley to Waipio Valley
This is a quick slideshow I made showing the Journey my brother and I took hiking from Pololu Valley to Waipio Valley. The hike took a total of 10 days. The other account of someone doing it that we could find was John Hall in 1977 (extremehikinghawaii.blogspot.com) We read on many websites that it was deemed impossible after Honokane iki due to earthquake damage. Didn't stop us though!
It was defiantly the trip of a lifetime, we followed a trail all the way to Waikoloa stream. Coming across suspension bridges, 2200+ foot waterfalls, lots of pigs, cabins, and many amazing sights. We reached Waikoloa Stream on our third day. The next 5 days we trailblazed until we hit the Waimanu Valley rim. The descent was very steep and took 6 1/2 hours, and was not a fun experience (I was attacked by bees) When we hit the bottom it was pitch black, and we decided to hike to the waterfall instead of the beach because it was closer and we needed water. That night we slept on rocks, and I never slept so well lol. Then on our 10th day we hiked out to Waipio which seemed like a cake walk having a trail and not having to trail blaze through uluhe ferns. When we hit Waipio we shouted with joy knowing that we did it!
I do not recommended attempting this however, but I do recommend hiking to the end of trail sign from Pololu Valley if you are looking for an adventure.
Pololu Valley Lookout
May 2013
The small town of Hawi and the Pololu Valley Lookout are two things I would enjoy every visit to the Big Island.
Paniolo Adventures - The Grove
Experience Open Range Horseback Riding in the unspoiled upcountry Hawai'i at the Ponoholo Ranch on historic Kohala Mountain. This 11,000 acre working cattle ranch, stretching from the rain forest to the ocean, offers the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island.
Awe inspiring views of the Kona and Kohala coastline, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai Volcanoes on the Big Island and Haleakala Volcano on Maui.