What to Expect

Start at the ranch headquarters in Waimea, where your guide fits your bike, gives you time to get comfortable with it, and explains the terrain ahead. From there, cross Kohakohau Stream and leave the ranch buildings behind as the trail begins climbing into the cool, green hills above Waimea.

The route steadily gains nearly 1,200 feet over 6 miles, winding through ranchland on narrow dirt trails with hairpin turns, switchbacks, and sections of flowy singletrack cut into the hillside. Your guide talks you through the changing terrain and offers pointers for handling the climbs and tighter turns as the trail works its way higher into the pasture.

At the upper portion of the ride, stop for a trail snack near the stream and take in broad views across Hawai‘i Island. On clear days, the landscape opens toward Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualālai, and the island’s western coastline, with open ranch country stretching below.

The ride back is where the speed really opens up. Shift from rugged singletrack to faster-flowing jeep roads as you descend through the ranch, with fresh views unfolding across the green uplands and coastline below. To finish, take a short hike to a remote waterfall tucked away on private property, a hidden ranch gem that most visitors never get to see.

Included

• Full-suspension traditional mountain bike or electric-assist e-MTB
• CPR-certified professional guide
• Helmet
• Water and Trailside snack
• Rain gear when needed
• Waterfall swim at the end

Requirements

• Riders should be comfortable climbing and descending on dirt trails
• Expect narrow sections, hairpin turns, and steep switchbacks
• Riders selecting a traditional mountain bike should be prepared for a physically demanding ascent