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
point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles
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Key gear
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