WAIPI'O VALLEY, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII

[ADent96]

One of the coolest drives I ever drove.

[hawaiian96chence]

Haha my papa was born nd raised wapio valley. Kanaka Bloodline Boii

[madziaro1]

this road drove me crazy, breaks were burning!!!

[kiopi94]

@madziaro1 why didnt u put it in 4L?

[monacello]

this is one of my favorite places on earth

[MissyMicole23]

I think i will let keonhe do the driving,i just wish he would learn how to handle a horse.

[AiCLC]

i will be there in about 3 weeks, this looks kinda scary but well worth it when you get there im sure!

[tameshome]

I was there in 2003 and 2005. The drive down is not for the typical driver. I consider myself adventurous and I was a little nervous about not being able to stop going down. The ride up is a little easier, but try not to stop - if you stop, (yes, even with the 4WD engaged), it can be difficult to start moving again. 25% grade is more than what it seems. It is well worth the trip though - the valley is breathtaking. I plan to return there in October 2010 (assuming the road is still there).

[rainor94]

I will be visiting Big Island in a month and I would like to do some scenic driving. Can you please tell me where this road is located? Thx

[saintb33]

You need to take HI-240. This is off of HI-19. HI-19 can be picked up in Kailua-Kona or Hilo depending on which side of the island you'll be on. From HI-240 you can't miss Waipio Valley RD.

[lutzag40]

is there still a donkey off the side of the road.

[generatrix999]

30 degrees @ 1:47

[bigisland66]

I will do this when I go there next time.

[generatrix999]

Try walking it with a bag of groceries and a full can of propane... wet and in the dark.

[QuietGalTalking]

lol. Try hiking down then having it rain on you for 2 days...soggy sleeping bag, shower by shaking the ironwood trees...try to leave but the river is too high....hitch a ride and the truck almost gets swept away in the river....GOOD FUN!