Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road

Waimea Canyon can be cycled from 2 sides. Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Waimea Canyon from Waimea.

You don't need special gearing for Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is 18.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is 4.5%.

Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is at 4137 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:47:32 to climb Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road. At 7 mph the time is 02:41:05, and at 9 mph 02:05:32. For the fastest cyclists, 01:34:18 is an achievable time.

Waimea Canyon from Kekaha via Kokee Road is located in the region Hawaii in United States.