Mauna Lahilahi
| 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 |
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]
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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