I’ve been on this hike twice. Let me just say that of all of the hikes that I’ve done around the world, this one ranks up with my favorites. Perhaps only Mt Whitney surpasses it, but it’s hard to say. I love the absolute beauty that you get on this hike. I also love the fact that it provides some challenges, but is entirely doable … Continue reading A Brief Overview
We started out from Hilo. I let my family know that we were getting up at 5:30 and they we not really thrilled. However, I think it’s a good idea to get out ahead of the weather. It also can be nice to arrive early in case you need to avoid any people who may be inclined to block your entrance. (More on that later) … Continue reading Starting Out…
When you get to White Road you will need to find a place to park. I try not to park right at the end of the road. Remember, this is a community when folks live, so we need to remain respectful. The side of the road can get quite muddy so we picked out a place that seemed “dry” by comparison to the rest of … Continue reading Parking and the Trailhead
We carefully climbed over the gate at about 8 in the morning…so much for my 5:30 exit from Hilo! It turned out an alright time though as we had no problems with the entry or weather. There were clouds around the mountain top, but I just assume there will always be some cloud walking on this hike! As I said earlier, it’s a short walk … Continue reading The Hike
The White Road Hike is certainly a great adventure on the Big Island, and without doubt I will schedule time for it on each future I make to Hawaii. However, If we don’t respect the land and the people by treading lightly it won’t be there for us to enjoy. Waipio is a sacred place for the Hawaiians so we need to be certain not … Continue reading Final Thoughts
White Road Hike 