Nov 19 2023
Haupu Mountain Rising abruptly above southeastern Kauaʻi, Haupu Mountain, more accurately written Hā‘upu, is one of the island’s most distinctive volcanic landmarks. Its rugged green walls separate the Līhuʻe Basin from the drier landscapes around Kōloa and Māhā‘ulepū, while its long ridgeline forms a dramatic backdrop to Nāwiliwili, Kīpū Kai, and Kauaʻi’s south shore. Hā‘upu …
Nov 19 2023
Puʻu Kukui Rising above the deeply carved valleys of western Maui, Puʻu Kukui is the highest summit of the West Maui Mountains, also known as Mauna Kahālāwai. At 5,788 feet (1,764 meters) above sea level, the mountain is less than 60 percent as high as Haleakalā on the opposite side of the island, yet its …
Nov 19 2023
Hualālai Rising above the sunny Kona Coast of Hawaiʻi Island, Hualālai is an active shield volcano whose quiet appearance hides a surprisingly recent and potentially hazardous volcanic history. Its summit reaches approximately 8,271 feet (2,521 meters) according to Peakbagger, making it the fourth-highest major mountain in Hawaiʻi after Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Haleakalā. Unlike …
Nov 19 2023
Kamakou Rising above the rain-soaked forests and extraordinary sea cliffs of eastern Molokaʻi, Kamakou is the highest mountain on the island and one of the most ecologically important summits in Hawaiʻi. At 4,961 feet (1,512 meters) above sea level, it is modest compared with the enormous volcanoes of Hawaiʻi Island or Haleakalā on neighboring Maui, …
Nov 19 2023
Kawaikini Hidden within the rain-soaked central highlands of Kauaʻi, Kawaikini is the highest point on the island and one of the most isolated major summits in the Hawaiian Islands. Reaching 5,243 feet (1,598 meters) above sea level, the mountain rises only slightly higher than neighboring Waiʻaleʻale, yet that small difference makes Kawaikini the true geographic …
Nov 09 2023
Mauna Kea Mauna Kea (Maunakea) Rising more than 13,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean — and more than 33,000 feet above its base on the ocean floor — Mauna Kea, traditionally written Maunakea, is one of the most extraordinary mountains on Earth. It is the highest point in Hawaiʻi, one of the most topographically prominent …
