Mauna Lahilahi is a small eroded mountain located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu near Mākaha town. It has an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).[1]
| Mauna Lahilahi | |
|---|---|
 Mauna Lahilahi on the right side, with parts of Mākaha town on the left | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Prominence | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 21°27′37″N 158°12′47″W / 21.46028°N 158.21306°W |
| Geography | |
  Mauna Lahilahi Mauna Lahilahi within the Hawaiian Islands | |
| Location | Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States |
| Parent range | Waianae Range |
Its name means “thin mountain” in the Hawaiian language,[2] although the “Lahilahi” part was named after Chief Lahilahi, who ruled over the Mākaha area.[3]
History edit
Legends edit
According to Hawaiian legend, the mountain was sacred to Kane, who is the god of protection and one of the four main Hawaiian deities.[2] Another Hawaiian god named Aiʻai used the area around Mauna Lahilahi for fishing.[2]
Ancient Hawaiʻi edit
In Ancient Hawaii, Mauna Lahilahi was used as a lookout point for any boats passing through Oahu's western shoreline (Waianae).[2]
Astronomy edit
It is believed that the mountain has astronomical significance due to its ties with the summer solstice.[2]
Hike edit
The hike up Mauna Lahilahi is considered to be dangerous due to its rocky terrain. The government does not sanction any official trails up the mountain, meaning it's technically off-limits.[1] Despite this, some people still climb up to the 230 foot summit.
See also edit
- Waiʻanae Range, its parent range
- Mākaha, Hawaii, the town next to it
References edit
- ^ a b "Mauna Lahilahi Point Trail - Activities On Oahu Waianae, Hawaii". lookintohawaii.com. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ a b c d e "Mauna Lahilahi, Oahu". www.to-hawaii.com. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ "The Smallest Mountain in the World: Hiking Mauna Lahilahi". The Goldfish Escapades. 2017-01-30. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
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