May 13 2025
Rising above the deeply eroded ridges of western Oʻahu, Kaʻala—often called Mount Kaʻala—is the highest mountain on the island. Its summit is commonly listed by Hawaiʻi state agencies at 4,025 feet (1,227 meters) above sea level, making it the crowning point of the Waiʻanae Range. Kaʻala is very different from the broad volcanic summits of …
Nov 19 2023
Kaʻala | Mount Kaʻala Rising majestically from Oahu’s western shores, Mount Kaʻala stands as the island’s crowning jewel at 4,026 feet above sea level. This isn’t just another Hawaiian peak—it’s a portal to one of the most extraordinary ecosystems in the Pacific, where ancient volcanic forces have sculpted a mystical cloud forest that harbors some …
