Muliwai Trail to Waimanu Valley

Located within the North Hamakua Region on Big Island

Guide Snapshot

A quick fit check before you commit to this trail.

Difficulty
Expert
Distance
15.2 miles round trip from the trailhead
Estimated time
Check DLNR’s current notice before making plans.
Elevation & terrain
Steep valley switchbacks
Family fit
Not for kids
Highlights
Remote · Backpacking · Advanced

Big Island Hiking Trail

Hamakua Coast

Waimanu camping is closed because of an impassable landslide past Helipad 1. DLNR says Waipiʻo Valley Access Road is the only access to the Muliwai trailhead and is closed to all pedestrian use.

Do not walk down from the lookout or plan a Waimanu camping trip while these restrictions remain in effect. Check DLNR’s current notice before making plans. Read DLNR’s Waimanu camping and access notice.

Muliwai Trail geography

The Muliwai Trail climbs the western wall of Waipiʻo Valley and continues to Waimanu Valley. DLNR lists the trail as 7.6 miles one way, or 15.2 miles round trip from the trailhead. The trailhead is across Waipiʻo Valley from the lookout; this is not a short rim walk from the parking area.

Plan around the closure

Do not use an old route description, map or camping reservation link as permission to pass a closure. For a sightseeing stop, consider the Waipiʻo Valley lookout and follow posted controls.

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Geolocation Data

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude: 20.12241941
Longitude: -155.5990184

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