Distance

3.6 mi to summit

9.8 mi total

Elevation

51 ft start

1,608 ft max

Vertical

1,786 ft gain

Time

3 hr 57 min to summit

8 hr 50 min total

2nd time trying to do a Superloop around Kahana Valley, but I had to bail again...After getting through the hard part, the narrow, crumbly ridge between Pu'uokila and Pu'u Koiele, and dropping down to the saddle to connect and climb Pu'u Ka'aumakua, hallway I realized that my water bladder leaked out all my water...bummer. In the heat and humidity couldn't risk hiking farther. Next water would of been hours away to filter. Decided to bail on an old trail which was overgrown and full with lot of blowdowns.
Was a very interesting day regardless of failing 2nd time to finish my planned route.

Route name

Pu'u Koiele 9.8 mi route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, stream crossing, bushwhacking, blowdowns, no water source, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

no info yet

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