Mana Road E-Mountain Bike Tour
Tour Highlights
Lean into a flowy gravel descent with cool Waimea air rushing past, then let the e-bike smooth the next climb as Mauna Kea rises beyond the open pasture.
- Cover 20+ backcountry miles with smooth electric assist
- Flow through mild climbs and fun gravel-road descents
- Ride quiet Mana Road through open Waimea ranch country
- Trace a former cattle route shaped by paniolo history
- Take in Mauna Kea, Kohala, and clear-day coastal views
Quick Local Tip: Don’t let the gravel road turn you off—this is where the scenery opens up. Mana Road takes you deep into Hawai‘i Island’s backcountry, through quiet ranchland and wide-open high-country views you simply don’t get from the highway.
What to Expect
Start at Anna Ranch in Waimea, where your guide fits you to a full-suspension Specialized Turbo e-mountain bike and gets the group comfortable before setting out. The electric assist makes the longer distance and climbing more manageable while still keeping you actively riding the terrain.
From Anna Ranch, head into the ranchlands above Waimea and onto the historic Mana Road route along the lower slopes of Mauna Kea. Once used to move cattle toward Hilo, this backcountry road passes through a landscape tied closely to Hawai‘i Island’s ranching history and paniolo culture, with your guide sharing local history and geography along the way.
Across more than 20 miles, settle into a steady mix of rolling gravel, mild climbs, relaxed cruising, and flowy descents. The route is adventurous without being overly technical, giving you room to enjoy the ride instead of constantly picking your way through difficult terrain.
As the ranch country opens around you, look toward Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains, with views reaching toward the Kohala Coast on clear days. Long stretches of quiet backroad and open pasture give the ride its defining character: plenty of ground to cover, room to let the bike roll, and a very different side of Hawai‘i Island from the coast below.
Included
- Full-suspension Specialized Turbo e-mountain bike
- Helmet
- Guided and supported ride
- Complimentary Big Island Bike Tours water bottle
- Skratch hydration drink
- Trailside snack
- Rain gear when needed
- Private tour option available
Address
65-1480 Kawaihae Waimea, HI 96743
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.