Gulch Rim Trail

Hawaii

Hawaii

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0.9 mi

Distance

457 ft

Gain

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Gulch Rim Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.9 mi
Elevation gain
457 ft
Highest point
2,483 ft
Lowest point
2,002 ft

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About this trail

Gulch Rim Trail is a hard difficulty out and back route in Hawaii covering 0.92 miles. The trail is rated as Difficult / Black Diamond by IMBA.

Permits & access

No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
2,483 ft
Length (round trip)
1.8 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kihalani 132.5, HI weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan76° high61° low
  2. Feb76° high61° low
  3. Mar76° high62° low
  4. Apr77° high63° low
  5. May78° high65° low
  6. Jun79° high66° low
  7. Jul80° high67° low
  8. Aug81° high67° low
  9. Sep81° high66° low
  10. Oct80° high67° low
  11. Nov78° high65° low
  12. Dec76° high63° low

The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Hamakua Forest Reserve · Public land

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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