Olinda
Nestled below the cloud line of Mount Haleakala at 3,820 feet of elevation is a 186 acre grove of pine trees with a looping trail that provides peaceful walking amidst the songs of birds and cool mountain air. The Waihou Spring Forest Reserve was created by a proclamation from governor of the Hawaiian territory in 1909, and the modern day populace likes to use this cool refreshing upcountry trail loop for exercise and trail running. The air at this higher elevation provides a great change of climate for an afternoon walk in the forest, and is only 10 miles from the beaches of the North Shore. This forest is home to Monterey cypress and eucalyptus trees, as well as native tree species including koa wood.
Region: Hawaii
City: Maui County
Distance: 16.6 km
Elevation Gain: 1022 m
Elevation Loss: 57 m
Difficulty: 940 (Hard)
FIETS Index: 5.69 FIETS
Avg Grade: 5.88 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 243 m
Max elevation: 1212 m
Ride Category: Climb