Near Kumuwela Trail
Beginning of the trail.

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Kumuwela Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A forest trail that connects to the Canyon Trail.
0.7
mi
Distance
407
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
407ft
Elevation Gain
121ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,795ft
High Point
3,394ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Kumewela Trail starts past the YMCA camp but I parked at Koke'e Visitor Center and took the dirt road to the trailhead. You'll pass some cabins on the beginning of the hike. The dirt road is slippery, especially the rocks on the road. This is true even if it hasn't been raining. The Kumuwela Trail has some steep parts with trees down and berry vines that can reach out and grab you. Parts of this trail is so overgrown with bushes and trees that it gets very dark.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Steve Jackson