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Akaka Falls State Park – Kolekole Beach Park loop from Hilo

Akaka Falls State Park – Kolekole Beach Park loop from Hilo

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4.6

(4018)

6,294

riders

Akaka Falls State Park – Kolekole Beach Park loop from Hilo

05:10

105km

1,510m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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1.32 km

'Imiloa Garden

Highlight • Structure

ʻImiloa Astronomy Center has an award-winning garden in the heart of Hilo that gives visitors an idea of what Hawaiʻi's native ecosystems were like before the island was settled in by outside counties. The curated landscape is a living exhibit of Native endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants. These plants are often referred to as "canoe plants." Visitors can walk the pathways and see the plants. Walk-in visitors are welcome, and the 'Imiloa Garden is open Wednesday–Sunday from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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13.2 km

Old Mamalahoa Hwy

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Mamalahoa Hwy. is totally paved and a beautiful, scenic drive that goes through the Hawai'ian old growth jungle. Visitors can also get views of the Pacific Ocean along the drive, as it is very close to the shore. On Old Mamalahoa Hwy., on the north side near Pepeekeo, visitors pass a few cafes where they sell smoothies, bagels, and fruit. Visiting these local cafes instead of big chain restaurants is a great way to give back and support local businesses and the community.

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15.5 km

Onomea Bay

Highlight • Beach

From here, visitors can take the Onomea Bay Trails down to the bay. The bay on the ocean is about .4 miles from here on a boardwalk. The walk through the lush rainforest brings visitors to lush forests with so much green foliage and flowers and past waterfalls. Be careful because this area can get very slippery when wet, so wear proper shoes and try to let the trails dry out after it rains. Even if they choose not to go down the trail on foot, bikers can peer down the trail from the parking lot and find a few memorial statues without having to hike.

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16.9 km

Kawainui Stream Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Kawainui Stream Bridge has become a little attraction around this rainforest because some people like to jump from the bridge into the water.

Warning: Jumping off the bridge can be dangerous, as the river level can change and it can become too shallow. Jumping is not recommended.

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30.2 km