Distance

7.2 mi to summit

8.8 mi total

Elevation

9,242 ft start

13,871 ft max

Vertical

4,614 ft gain

Time

6 hr 58 min to summit

7 hr 9 min total

First time climbing up Maun Kea. Choose the perfect weather, not cold not too hot, no wind. Waiau Lake is my favorite spot from the whole trip. If it wouldn't be for the high altitude, would be a pretty easy, straightforward hike. Coming from sea level, acclimatizing wasn't as bad as I thought, but after sumitting I had a headache for the rest of the day. Great experience!

Route name

Mauna Kea 8.8 mi route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

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Key gear

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