Makai Runs

Makai is a Hawaiian word for "toward the sea". These runs generally start by losing elevation and are a bit hotter, as contrasted with "Mauka" runs that go toward the mountain.

Pohue Bay

Small secluded beach below Ocean View Ranchos

• 5.5mi to 12mi round trip, depending on options • asphalt, rocky 4wd, a'a' • Hot

Kaheawai Trail and Manuka Bay

Adventurous, hot, difficult routefinding through a'a' lava

• 13-22mi depending on route taken • a'a' lava • Very Hot

White coral chunks among the black lava pebbles

Road to the Sea

A hot but straight-forward rocky road to two fantastic beaches.

• 13.4mi round trip • Rocky 4wd road • Hot

Looking south along the coast at mid-day

Captain Cook's Monument Trail Run (with extra)

Six mile grass bushwack with a steep descent to the ocean, and a rough lava side spur

• 3mi one way, 6mi round trip • Dirt trail, a'a' lava • Hot

Ka'alu'alu Road Run

A moderately flat 4wd road run from Waiohinu to the sea

• 5.5mi one way; 11mi round trip • rough 4wd road; mostly dirt with occasional lava • Hot