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The Back Road

Maui, Hawaiʻi · Point to point · Climb & descent

The Piʻilani Highway round Haleakalā’s dry south flank: from Kīpahulu past the church at Kaupō, over the lava of Kanaio with Kahoʻolawe offshore, up to the ʻUlupalakua Ranch.

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The Back Road recreated in Everycol
Distance
44.4 km
Elevation gain
1,200 m
Descent
656 m
Highest point
600 m

Route elevation profile

The Back Road elevation profile
600 m0 m
0.0 km22.2 km44.4 km

Distance, climbing and elevation on this page are measured from Everycol’s simulated route. They can differ from outdoor measurements because of the mapped start and finish, route variant and elevation model.

Start
Kīpahulu
Finish
ʻUlupalakua Ranch
Lowest point
4 m
Steepest gradient
13.3%

Before you ride

Can I ride The Back Road indoors?

Yes. Create an Everycol account, open this route on a computer with Chrome or Edge, and connect your compatible Bluetooth trainer. You can free ride or follow a structured workout on the route.

Are these outdoor route measurements?

Distance, climbing and elevation on this page are measured from Everycol’s simulated route. They can differ from outdoor measurements because of the mapped start and finish, route variant and elevation model.

Can I ride with friends?

Riders who choose the same route share the road in Everycol. Pick this route together to see each other as you ride.

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