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
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

Legends

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

In Ancient Hawaii, Mauna Lahilahi was used as a lookout point for any boats passing through Oahu's western shoreline (Waianae).[2]

Astronomy

It is believed that the mountain has astronomical significance due to its ties with the summer solstice.[2]

Hike

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

• Waiʻanae Range, its parent range
• Mākaha, Hawaii, the town next to it

References

1. "Mauna Lahilahi Point Trail - Activities On Oahu Waianae, Hawaii". lookintohawaii.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
2. "Mauna Lahilahi, Oahu". www.to-hawaii.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
3. "The Smallest Mountain in the World: Hiking Mauna Lahilahi". The Goldfish Escapades. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2020.