Cinder in Hawaii
Also sold as Walkway Gravel
Also known as: red cinder, black cinder
Cinder gives Hawaii garden paths a neat walking finish that can shed rain at the surface instead of turning the route into paving.
- Size: 3/8 inch
- Grading: Graded mix of stone sizes
- Type: Crushed stone
From $399.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $25,460.00 ($50.92 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“Helped a small school out past Ninole put in a path between the classrooms and the garden boxes. A ton and a half of walkway gravel through Hawaii Rock Supply covered the whole stretch with a little left over for a side path to the compost bins. The kids helped spread it and nobody's tripped on a loose stone since.”
Leon G. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Cinder
Size and Grading
- Size
- 3/8 inch
- Grading
- Graded mix of stone sizes
- Type
- Crushed stone
Heavy rain, not frost, shapes many Hawaii landscape projects, particularly where red clay stays damp on windward or mauka ground. Cinder can form a clean, natural-looking garden path with a walking texture that settles into place as it is used. The crushed aggregate leaves room for rainfall to move through the surface instead of creating a hard paved run.
Do not rely on the finish material to correct a route that is already holding storm water. Build and compact the path support before installing Cinder, with landscape fabric below the gravel to keep weed growth from spoiling the path. This approach suits a walk that curves through beds or links outdoor spaces, and it can be revised if the landscape plan changes.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Cinder
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Gravel Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Garden Pathways
Lay out meandering gravel routes through the garden to tie planting areas together and encourage a stroll. The stone surface pairs well with beds, shrubs, and other landscape features.
Front & Side Yard Walks
Gravel paths can replace broken concrete walks or form new foot routes along the front and side yard. They give the property a finished appearance and take less time to install than paved surfaces.
Between Stepping Stones
Place walkway gravel in the spaces separating flagstone or concrete stepping stones for a tidy finish. It supports the stones and helps keep mud and weeds out of the joints.
Courtyard & Patio Borders
Run walkway gravel around patios, courtyards, or outdoor sitting areas to mark the change from paving to plantings. It creates a finished edge and lets rain drain through.
Why Choose Cinder
Aesthetic Versatility
From structured English-style gardens to relaxed cottage landscapes, walkway gravel works with a range of designs. Its stone color fits both classic and modern settings.
Excellent Drainage
Rain can filter down through gravel rather than collecting as it does on a solid surface. This helps reduce standing water and manage moisture around nearby planting beds, especially on rainy windward lots.
Easy to Install & Modify
You can put in a gravel path without heavy machinery or specialized skills. The layout can be rerouted, expanded, or changed later as the yard plan develops.
Budget-Friendly
Gravel paths cost a fraction of poured concrete, pavers, or natural stone. Ordering material in bulk can also reduce costs on bigger projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cinder
Customer Reviews
Shade grayer but still looks tidy
One ton for the entry path outside our little shop in Kailua. Looks tidy and feels solid underfoot, just a shade grayer than the photo online which threw off matching it to our existing planters.
Vincent E. · Kailua, HI · Verified Buyer
Volunteers finished the path in an afternoon
Helped a small school out past Ninole put in a path between the classrooms and the garden boxes. A ton and a half of walkway gravel through Hawaii Rock Supply covered the whole stretch with a little left over for a side path to the compost bins. The kids helped spread it and nobody's tripped on a loose stone since.
Leon G. · Ninole, HI · Verified Buyer
Held its shape through the rainy stretch
Fixed up a path between two rental cottages out in Kapaau before a new tenant moved in. Three tons of walkway gravel evened out a stretch that used to pool water after every shower. It's held its shape through the whole rainy stretch since, no shifting even where the path bends around the old mango tree.
Sherry N. · Kapaau, HI · Verified Buyer
No more slipping on the morning dew
Upcountry in Kula the fog rolls in most afternoons and our garden path turns slick with dew by evening. Two tons of walkway gravel gave it enough grip that my husband doesn't slide anymore heading out to the greenhouse. Small and foot friendly just like the description said, and it packed down nicely after the first watering.
Rhonda O. · Kula, HI · Verified Buyer
Still looks freshly raked six months in
Laid out a path system for a vacation property near Wailea connecting the pool deck to a detached ohana unit out back. Six tons of walkway gravel spread across three separate paths, all edged first with steel edging so it wouldn't migrate into the lawn. The crew doing the pavers liked that it was small enough not to catch bare feet, which matters a lot for a rental where guests walk around at night without shoes half the time. Six months in with regular foot traffic and a sprinkler system running nearby, it still looks freshly raked and hasn't sunk anywhere.
Curtis J. · Wailea, HI · Verified Buyer
Cinder has 5 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
