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 …
