Sleeping Giant Trail, Hawaii, United States

5Bonnie G 5:00 PM May 13, 2022

Sleeping Giant will wake you up
Short hike that will get your heart pumping! Climb 1247 ft elevation in 1.8 miles. Only a few areas that were difficult to maneuver and was more like rock climbing. Great little picnic shelter almost to the top. Could be tough if it had recently rained and made slippery. 65 years old and I did it with hiking poles which made the downhill easier on the knees so o would recommend using them if you are of a more mature age lol.

5Walter241 5:00 PM May 29, 2020

East Trail to Forehead
I made one attempt to get up this trail and it started to rain - I aborted and went back on a sunny day. I HIGHLY recommend that you do NOT do this one in the rain or when it has recently rained. Part of the trail is the water runoff channels on the hill. It is a rustic trail but not at all very difficult, I would rate it a good "medium" difficulty. It is 1.6 miles to the top according to my GPS and climbs 1200 feet. I am 75 and made the return trip with several viewing stops along the way in 2.5 hours. It could be done faster but I suggest you take some time to enjoy the nature along the way. The most challenging spot is about a third of the way up where you are faced with a 20 foot vertical cliff. It has small foot holds so quite doable but at first glance appears like it could not be the trail. Vistas are in many spots along the way and it gives great views of the entire coast line and from the top also in the inland direction. If you need a rest when you reach the top (forehead of the giant) there is some tables and a shelter available. There is NO sanitary facilities so be prepared and remember that what you take in you must take out. People are observing this as I saw no garbage along the way. Great walk - Great views - Great walk.