more stats
1,091 ft
Distance
-68 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
545 ft
Altitude min
613 ft
Altitude max
613 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-6.193%
Grade
-16.22%
Grade max
1.823%
Grade min
54 ft
Distance climb
805 ft
Distance down
232 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Lower Needles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pupukea / Sunset Hills
    Pupukea, Hawaii
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #273204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349762 in Trail Running
    • #326948 in Hiking
    • #21985 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #206 in Mountain Biking · Hawaii [+]
    • #394 in Trail Running
    • #407 in Hiking
    • #38 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Lower Needles was recently revamped. Super fun, fast run-in to 2 small drops and a big table top. All 3 features are either avoidable or rollable.

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DropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Lower Needles Trail Reports

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Feb 11, 2019 @ 1:06pm
Feb 11, 2019
 Lots of small debris, cleared a couple large branches to make it passable.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Needles located?
      Lower Needles is located in Pupukea / Sunset Hills, Pupukea, Hawaii, United States. It is part of the Pupukea / Sunset Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 21.65771, -158.03875.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Needles?
      Lower Needles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.193%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Needles?
      The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 545 ft to 613 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Needles a point to point trail?
      Lower Needles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Needles?
      Lower Needles is 1,091 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Needles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Needles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Needles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Needles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Needles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Needles. The trail is 1,091 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Needles?
      Lower Needles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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