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      Kula trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Kula Forest Reserve.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 23, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      18
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Gravel Bike
      5
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      5
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      29 miles
      Total Descent
      10,354 ft
      Total Vertical
      9,900 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,903 ft
      Reports
      92
      Photos
      109
      Completed Counter
      964
      Sub Regions

      Popular Kula Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 249 •
      The upper end is access via the Waipoli doubletrack to . It beings in low shrubs and grass slopes with lots of whoops and turns. The fun factor is high with plenty of opportunities to catch air. The middle section of the trail...
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,887 ft • 0 ft • 141 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 40 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 809 ft • 56 •
      Steep climb, fast downhill through pine forests to above the treeline. Bottom 1/2 mile is rough, roots and rocks. Challenging technical climbing. Next mile up is smoother dirt but steep, once above tree line the trail is rocky lava and...
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 1,177 ft • 30 •
      This is the first Mountain Bike Trail in the State Forest Reserves of Maui. Rehabilitated by the Maui Mountain Bike Club it is an old hunting trail that provided an opportunity for the MTB community of Maui to unite in the early 90's...
      • 30 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 924 ft • 20 •
      The Trail begins at the entrance to the Kula Forest Reserve at the end of Waipoli Road. From this entrance the trail descends 2,000 feet over 4.4 miles. The trail is not well maintained and suffers from wild pig damage, forest...
      • 20 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 16 •
      Trail starts at Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area at 6,200′ elevation, winds through stands of and other conifers, past Tie Trail junction and down to the old ranger’s cabin at 5,300′. At the trail’s end is the old Civilian...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      Kula Mountain Bike Routes

      17 miles • 137 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
      Drive up at 3am to see the sunrise - it's a long drive. You have to reserve a slot to access this National...
      • 10 miles • 1,402 ft • 2 •
      • 4 miles • 866 ft • 3 •
      • 13 miles • 3,230 ft • 3 •
      • 16 miles • 225 ft • 3 •
      • 17 miles • 486 ft • 3 •

      Photos of Kula Mountain Bike

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      Nov 23, 2023 @ 10:41pm
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      Videos of Kula Mountain Bike

      mamane trail maui.hawaii
      mtb
      trail: Mamane
      4:29 | 588 | Nov 26, 2010
      2nd gate Skyline trail
      mtb
      trail: Skyline
      4:18 | 1013 | Nov 26, 2010
      allout skyline trail maui
      mtb
      trail: Skyline
      7:37 | 1182 | Nov 26, 2010
      Bird Friend
      hike
      0:20 | 7 | Aug 12, 2026

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Upper Waiakoa
      Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:39pm (Pacific/Honolulu)
      Sep 23, 2026
      IdealalohaliscoKahakapao is closed until further notice...
      Lower Kula Road
      Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:39pm (Pacific/Honolulu)
      Sep 23, 2026
      IdealalohaliscoKahakapao is closed until further notice...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Upper Waiohuli
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 12:06pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      IdealE-Bike JamesAgepoguyiu
      Upper Waiohuli to gate
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 12:06pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      IdealE-Bike JamesAgepoguyiu
      Waiakoa Loop
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 2:30pm
      Dec 16, 2024
      IdealWillieJacobsz Trailforks
      Boundary
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 1:34am
      Nov 3, 2024
      DryOvergrown vegetation - Rode this in the...ooolongT
      Waiakoa Access Road
      Jun 23, 2024 @ 6:32pm
      Jun 23, 2024
      DryHike This a great hike when it hot down at sea...ChipC
      Mamane
      Jul 28, 2023 @ 4:43am
      Jul 28, 2023
      UnknownA bit over grown in spots. Some thorns...brianstaley1
      Skyline
      Jul 28, 2023 @ 4:43am
      Jul 28, 2023
      UnknownIt’s open.brianstaley1
      Redwood
      Apr 10, 2023 @ 4:45pm
      Apr 10, 2023
      Unknown unko
      Redwood Access
      Apr 10, 2023 @ 4:45pm
      Apr 10, 2023
      Unknown unko

      Activity Feed

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      alohaliscoaddreportactivity #104462180 and 1 more
      Sep 23, 2026 @ 6:40pm
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      Sutirawishlisttrailactivity #102860366
      Sep 1, 2026 @ 5:35pm
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      Cmobergaddreportactivity #101327945
      Aug 12, 2026 @ 11:25am
      Aug 12, 2026
      Cmobergaddphotoactivity #101325641 and 1 more
      Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:50am
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      Smeadows0323wishlisttrailactivity #87165380
      Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:28pm
      Jan 13, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      Kauluwela98155trailSkylineRecommend renting an emtn bike from Krank and...
      Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:28pm
      Oct 14, 2025
      StephDutytrailSkylineMore of an access road but the views are...
      Sep 2, 2025 @ 11:52pm
      Sep 2, 2025
      StephDutytrailMamaneFun, easy trails. Some lips let you catch some...
      Sep 2, 2025 @ 11:45pm
      Sep 2, 2025
      ftigu30trailMamanePedally but pretty good fun. Nice berms and...
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 7:46pm
      Jul 8, 2024
      ftigu30trailSkylineReally just a access road not a trail. Loose...
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 7:44pm
      Jul 8, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1223 miles8,245 ft15 miles7,303 ft
      #4,730#1,5821079112,915
      E-Bike1015 miles4,984 ft7 miles4,941 ft
      #5,864#1,81442170
      Gravel Bike510 miles3,304 ft7 miles7,303 ft
      #2,651#871262
      Adaptive Bike510 miles3,304 ft7 miles7,303 ft
      #3,547#79226
      Winter Fat Bike13 miles1,138 ft1 mile568 ft
      #5,276#1,730
      Hike1829 miles10,354 ft19 miles9,902 ft
      #5,836#2,043289777
      Trail Running1829 miles10,354 ft19 miles9,902 ft
      #5,581#1,7648935

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Kula?
      Kula has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kula?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kula are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Kula?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Kula. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Kula?
      The longest trail in Kula is Boundary at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kula?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kula?
      ▼ How many trails are in Kula?
      Kula has a total of 18 trails. Of those, 12 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kula to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kula?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Kula is Waiakoa Loop with 1,177 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kula?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Kula is Boundary with 2,059 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Kula?
      Kula supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kula?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Kula is Upper Waiakoa with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Kula?
      Out of 12 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Kula?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Kula:
      • Ideal: 2 trails
      Check the Kula trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Kula?
      Yes, Kula supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Kula that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kula?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Kula?
      The highest summit in Kula is Magnetic Peak at 10,010 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kula?
      The most popular Strava segments in Kula are:
      • Down Mamane (1,519 athletes)
      • Lower Skyline (1,062 athletes)
      • Skyline Trail-Haleakala DH (925 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Kula.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Kula?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Kula. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 9
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kula?
      Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Kula. View all adaptive trails in Kula for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kula?
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