Mauna Kea is unusually topographically prominent for its height: its prominence from sea level is fifteenth in the world among mountains, at 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft); its prominence from under the ocean is 9,330 m (30,610 ft), rivaled only by Mount Everest.

The tallest volcano on the island and from base to top the tallest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea is a wonder. This giant has some of the clearest and calm air in the world, making it an ideal location for stargazing.

Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.

2024年1月31日 · Hawaii’s highest mountain is one of the most spectacular hikes on the planet, a place where the Arctic and the tropical meet. Mauna Kea’s volcanic topography feels like a land before time, primal and raw.

Mauna Kea is a sacred place for native Hawaiians. According to tradition, Mauna Kea is considered the kapuna, or firstborn, of the Earth Mother Papahānaumoku and the Sky Father Wākea. This mountain holds much power and is the heart and soul of Hawaii and the Big Island.

2024年12月5日 · Mauna Kea (Hawaiian: “White Mountain”), which last erupted about 4,500 years ago, is often snowcapped. Its dome is 30 miles (50 km) across, with numerous cinder cones, and is the site of a major astronomical observatory.

Marvel at the vastness of the universe and witness celestial wonders with telescopes provided by observatories atop the mountain. Experience breathtaking sunsets and sunrises from the summit of Mauna Kea. Nature enthusiasts can explore the mountain’s unique ecosystem, including rare silversword plants and elusive native birds.

The tallest peak in all of Hawaii and the tallest sea mountain in the world, hiking to the summit of Mauna Kea is no easy task. You start at the visitor center at 9,200 feet before completing a near 12 mile round trip to the summit at 13,808 feet.

2023年11月21日 · Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.

2015年10月19日 · Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi that last erupted approximately 4000 years ago. At 13,796 feet above sea level and over 33,000 feet from the bottom of the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest sea mountain in the world.