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Author:
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wpr4u2
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Date:
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9 Dec 2007 6:24:01 AM
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Activity:
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Bicycling
ActivitySearchBicycling
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State:
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Hawaii (HI)
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Distance:
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134.44 mi
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Calories:
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6234
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Average Speed:
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13.8 mph
0:04:21/mi
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Duration:
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Total: 10:21:01
Active: 9:46:26
Resting: 0:34:35
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Elevation:
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Total Gain: 9119 ft
Total Loss: 9132 ft
Net Change: -13 ft
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Difficulty:
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10 / 10
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Tags:
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Keauhou, Hawaii, century rides, Big Island
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Rating:
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Unrated
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This ride roams the dry areas of the Big Island and loops back via the Kona Ironman course. Wind and heat can be extreme, so take sunscreen and plenty to drink. As you leave Kailua Kona, the road shoulders are plentiful, but so is the traffic. Climbing begins on Hwy 190 through Kalaoa, and then ramps up again on Kohala Mountain Road. The rest of the trip to Kapa'au is downhill through beautiful ranchlands with fantastic island views. For a shorter route (about 70 miles), keep west on Hwy 19 after leaving Waimea, and cut over to the western shore for the return trip south on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Public transportation is also available.
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Keauhou, HI: Kapa'au and Back
| Dist: 134.44 mi |
Points: 1579 |
Calories: 6234 |
| Time: 10:21:01 |
Speed: 13.8 mph |
Pace: 4:21 / mi |
| 0.00 mi |
Straight |
Start heading north on Kamehameha III Rd. |
Then go 1.48 mi |
| 1.48 mi |
Turn Left |
Hwy 11/Kuakini Hwy |
Then go 2.02 mi |
| 3.50 mi |
Bear Right |
Hwy 19/Queen Kaahumanu Hwy |
Then go 2.84 mi |
| 6.34 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 190/Palini Rd. |
Then go 3.40 mi |
| 9.75 mi |
Straight |
Continue on Hwy 190/Hawaii Belt Rd./Mamalahoa Hwy. |
Then go 35.14 mi |
| 44.89 mi |
Turn Left |
Hwy 19/Lindsey Rd. |
Then go 0.11 mi |
| 45.00 mi |
Turn Left |
Hwy 19/Kawaihae Rd. |
Then go 1.93 mi |
| 46.93 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 250/Kohala Mountain Rd./Hawi Rd. |
Then go 17.32 mi |
| 64.25 mi |
Bear Right |
Kynnersley |
Then go 2.30 mi |
| 66.55 mi |
Turn Left |
Hwy 270/Mahukona-Niulli Rd./Hawi-Niulli Rd. |
Then go 1.19 mi |
| 67.74 mi |
Straight |
Continue on 270 |
Then go 6.40 mi |
| 74.14 mi |
Turn Right |
Mahukona Park Rd. |
Then go 0.46 mi |
| 74.60 mi |
U-Turn |
Back to main road |
Then go 0.49 mi |
| 75.09 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 270 |
Then go 0.88 mi |
| 75.98 mi |
Turn Right |
Lapakahi State Historical Park |
Then go 0.26 mi |
| 76.24 mi |
U-Turn |
Back to main road |
Then go 0.28 mi |
| 76.52 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 270 |
Then go 11.63 mi |
| 88.14 mi |
Turn Right |
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site/Spencer Beach Park |
Then go 0.44 mi |
| 88.58 mi |
U-Turn |
Return to main road |
Then go 0.44 mi |
| 89.02 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 270 |
Then go 0.41 mi |
| 89.43 mi |
Turn Right |
South on Hwy 19/Queen Kaahumanu Hwy |
Then go 2.06 mi |
| 91.49 mi |
Turn Right |
Hapuna Beach Rd. |
Then go 0.57 mi |
| 92.06 mi |
U-Turn |
Return to Hwy 19 |
Then go 0.58 mi |
| 92.63 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 19 |
Then go 1.22 mi |
| 93.85 mi |
Turn Right |
Puako Beach Dr. |
Then go 0.50 mi |
| 94.35 mi |
Turn Right |
Kohala Way/Old Puako Rd. |
Then go 0.43 mi |
| 94.78 mi |
Turn Right |
Puako Beach |
Then go 0.16 mi |
| 94.95 mi |
U-Turn |
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Then go 0.20 mi |
| 95.14 mi |
Turn Right |
Old Puako Rd. |
Then go 0.44 mi |
| 95.58 mi |
Turn Left |
Puako Beach Dr. |
Then go 0.50 mi |
| 96.08 mi |
Turn Right |
Hwy 19 |
Then go 17.93 mi |
| 114.01 mi |
Turn Left |
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery |
Then go 0.61 mi |
| 114.63 mi |
U-Turn |
Return to Hwy 19 |
Then go 0.61 mi |
| 115.23 mi |
Turn Left |
Hwy 19 |
Then go 10.79 mi |
| 126.03 mi |
Turn Right |
Makala Blvd. |
Then go 0.58 mi |
| 126.61 mi |
Turn Left |
Kuakini Hwy |
Then go 0.66 mi |
| 127.27 mi |
Turn Right |
Palini Rd. |
Then go 0.10 mi |
| 127.37 mi |
Straight |
Continue on Alii Dr. |
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Start/Finish
Location: 19.570304°, -155.962257°
Start this ride in the Keahou Shopping Center parking lot.
Photo 5
Location: Unknown
Mahukona Beach Park: A good place to snorkel.
Kailua-Kona is a regular stop for cruise ships.
Location: 19.634342°, -155.990582°
The Kona and Kohala coasts play host to the 112-mile bike leg of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship.
Location: 19.698032°, -156.029720°
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery
Location: 19.790126°, -155.998135°
Kona Coast view on the way back to Kailua-Kona
Location: 19.819036°, -155.964317°
Rock Graffiti
Location: 19.908478°, -155.880203°
As you ride over lava flows on the Kona Coast, you'll notice rock graffiti everywhere. Defacing the lava rock is forbidden, so people write messages in white coral.
Highway 19
Location: 19.948985°, -155.832138°
Hwy 19 has a huge shoulder -- big enough for cyclists to ride three-up. Unfortunately, glass and debris are common (as are crosswinds).
Puako Bay
Location: 19.982061°, -155.829392°
Puako Bay: The beach here is less crowded than others on the Kohala Coast.
Hapuna Beach Park
Location: 19.992224°, -155.824413°
Hapuna Beach Park is quite popular.
Spencer Beach County Park
Location: 20.022387°, -155.821838°
Spencer Beach County Park: If you enjoy camping next to the ocean, you can pitch a tent (and take a shower) here -- a great alternative to the expensive hotels in noisy Kona.
Pu'ukohala National Historic Site
Location: 20.033677°, -155.826302°
The Pu'ukohala National Historic Site preserves the ruins of a temple built by King Kamehameha in 1790.
Harbor at Kawaihae Bay
Location: 20.041096°, -155.833168°
The harbor at Kawaihae Bay is a good place to take a break. Restrooms and water are available, and stores are within walking distance for food.
Lapakahi State Historical Park
Location: 20.174729°, -155.898228°
Lapakahi State Historical Park is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement dating back to the 1300's. Marked trails lead you through several acres of this historic village.
Mahukona Beach Park
Location: 20.185202°, -155.900803°
Mahukona Beach Park is a great place to snorkel.
The trip back to the Kohala Coast has rolling hills and a prevailing tailwind
Location: 20.230630°, -155.873337°
Settle in for the long haul, but stand up to stretch your legs every now and then.
Hawi
Location: 20.236751°, -155.835915°
Hawi is a touristy little artist enclave. Stop for an ice cream cone, and be sure to fuel up for the next 22 miles.
Road conditions
Location: 20.152975°, -155.809994°
The road down to the coast from the Kohala Mountains has no shoulder, but the traffic is light. Maui's Haleakala Crater is visible in the distance.
Looking down on the Kona Coast
Location: 20.084631°, -155.765877°
Kohala Mountain loop
Location: 20.035935°, -155.711289°
On the way up the Kohala Mountain loop: Waimea is below in the distance, and if you look even further, you'll see the top of Mauna Kea enveloped in clouds.
Heading into Waimea
Location: 19.972865°, -155.679016°
A mile before town, the highway ends and so does the shoulder -- use caution. Mahalo.
Snow on top of Mauna Kea
Location: 19.823881°, -155.826988°
Climbing
Location: 19.740046°, -155.977020°
As you leave Kailua-Kona, the road climbs to about 2,000 feet. There are no services for 30 miles, so be sure you're well-stocked on fuel.
Highway 19
Location: 19.623994°, -155.971356°
Road shoulders are plentiful on this stretch, but so is traffic.
Looking down towards Kailua-Kona from the Keahou lookout
Location: 19.578391°, -155.958824°
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