WAIPI’O VALLEY, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
Our steep descent into the “valley of the kings” was quite an adventure, considering the 25% gradient.
WAIPI’O VALLEY, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
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I think i will let keonhe do the driving,i just wish he would learn how to handle a horse.
i will be there in about 3 weeks, this looks kinda scary but well worth it when you get there im sure!
I was there in 2003 and 2005. The drive down is not for the typical driver. I consider myself adventurous and I was a little nervous about not being able to stop going down. The ride up is a little easier, but try not to stop - if you stop, (yes, even with the 4WD engaged), it can be difficult to start moving again. 25% grade is more than what it seems. It is well worth the trip though - the valley is breathtaking. I plan to return there in October 2010 (assuming the road is still there).
You need to take HI-240. This is off of HI-19. HI-19 can be picked up in Kailua-Kona or Hilo depending on which side of the island you’ll be on. From HI-240 you can’t miss Waipio Valley RD.
I will be visiting Big Island in a month and I would like to do some scenic driving. Can you please tell me where this road is located? Thx
is there still a donkey off the side of the road.
30 degrees @ 1:47
lol. Try hiking down then having it rain on you for 2 days…soggy sleeping bag, shower by shaking the ironwood trees…try to leave but the river is too high….hitch a ride and the truck almost gets swept away in the river….GOOD FUN!
I will do this when I go there next time.
Try walking it with a bag of groceries and a full can of propane… wet and in the dark.