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1 climb • 22.2 mi • 3,159 ft gain • 45 hr 12 min
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"I finally had the opportunity to climb Kuiki after waiting for the right weather conditions. I was joined by a friend for this late afternoon exploration, starting from the Paliku cabin.
After a brief wrong turn, we located the steep trail leading up to the rim. The ascent involved some enjoyable rocky scrambles. Once we reached the rim, we followed the fence line to a rock face, navigated around it via a faint trail marked by a blue ribbon, and reached a clearing.
My friend stayed at the clearing while I continued the bushier ascent to the plateau. Upon reaching the top, I encountered two different ahus (rock piles). Although another peak looked taller, my topo map confirmed the second ahu was Kuiki. To be certain, I climbed both.
It was a great adventure and marks #49 on my Hawaii 100 Highest list.
" — nandorszotak • Apr 11, 2026







