The summit of the mountain lies above the forest line and the terrain consists of mostly lava rocks and shrubs due to it’s alpine weather conditions.
Mana Road Trail starts at the Mauna Kea access road and links with Saddle Rd around Mauna Kea mountain.It is 45 mi/72.5 km long (one way), about six to eight hours biking. The route is considered to be one of the best dirt distance rides in Hawaii, because you travel around the mountain, through Parker Ranch with wild cattle, bulls and horses, fantastic views of Mauna Kea, Hilo and the North Kohala mountains.
The trail is suitable for all skill levels with an elevation gain of 4200 ft/1280 m, and it is entirely dirt surfaced. A good physical condition though is required because of the long ride. Bikers should take with them water and snacks and wear long sleeve, water-resistant jacket and long riding pants as the weather can be cold and wet.
Mana Road route is a great fun ride for those who enjoy cross country riding. In the town of Hilo there are shops that you can buy or rent mountain bike equipment, as well as maps with the trail roads.
Emporia is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, located at 58 mi/93 km in the south west of Topeka City and 88 mi/141 km in the northeast of Wichita, Kansas, USA.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Roquetas de Mar is a municipality in the west of the Almeria province. It is the most popular town of Almeria, with direct coastal access to the Mediterranean Sea.
North Little Rock is located across the picturesque Arkansas River in Pulaski County, Arkansas. North Little Rock is the state’s sixth-largest city that includes beautiful lakes, magnificent parks such as Dickey-Stephens Park (home of the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team), Burns Park (one of the USA largest parks), walking and bicycling trails, recreational and entertainment facilities which bloom throughout the city.
The Elephant coast is located at the eastern seaboard of South Africa. It stretches along the Indian Ocean in the east, it borders with Mozambique in the north while the south-west lies on the Zululand. Extending inland across the Lubombo mountains and the famous Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, which is the oldest in Africa and home to the big 5.
Richardson's beach is located in Hilo, Hawaii, which is the most populated city of the island. Hilo is an old fashioned bay front town, with tropical rain forest climate all year long and home of the Tsunami Museum, dedicated to the understanding of the 1946 Pacific Tsunami.
Tombstones beach is located between Paukaa and Wainaku Village Hawaii, at about seven minutes drive from Hilo, which is the most populated city on the island.
Kulani is a mountain located South of Hilo district, Hawaii. The nearest places to Kulani forest are Na Lua Mahoe, Pu'ulala'au natural area reserve and Upper Ola'a Forest reserve.
The 4Miles beach is located in Hilo, in Hawaii, which is the most populated city of the island. Hilo is an old fashioned bay front town, with tropical rain forest climate all year long and home of the Tsunami Museum, dedicated to the understanding of the 1946 Pacific Tsunami.
Pololu Valley is the Northernmost valley, forming the East coast of the Kohala Mountain after Waipio Valley. The valley goes at 420 ft/128 m downwards and it ends at a beautiful beach with black sand.
Richardson's beach is located in Hilo, Hawaii, which is the most populated city of the island. Hilo is an old fashioned bay front town, with tropical rain forest climate all year long and home of the Tsunami Museum, dedicated to the understanding of the 1946 Pacific Tsunami.
Mauna Kea is one of the five active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, at 35 mi / 56 km in the west of Hilo Town while its peak is the highest point in the state, standing at 13803 ft / 4207 m above the sea level.
Mauna Loa is one of the five active volcanoes in the island of Hawaii, the largest one on earth in volume and in kilometers covered. Its peak stands at 13679 ft/4169 m above the sea level.
