West Maui Mountains

The West Maui Mountains, West Maui Volcano, or Mauna Kahālāwai are the remnants of an eroded shield volcano that constitutes the western quarter of .
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Volcano with an elevation of 1,764 metres
  • Description: much eroded shield volcano that constitutes the western one-quarter of the Hawaiian Island of Maui
  • Also known as: “Maui Komohana” and “Mauna Kahalawai”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Puʻukukui and The Needle.

Peak
Photo: Sara Golemon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Puʻu Kukui is a mountain peak in , the highest of the West Maui Mountains. The 5,788-foot summit rises above the Puʻu Kukui Watershed Management Area, an 8,661-acre private nature preserve maintained by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company.

Peak
Photo: Shonebrooks, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Park
Iao Valley, is a lush, stream-cut valley in West , , located 3.1 miles west of . Because of its natural environment and history, it has become a tourist location. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.

West Maui Mountains

Latitude
20.8898° or 20° 53′ 23″ north
Longitude
-156.5852° or 156° 35′ 7″ west
Elevation
1,764 metres (5,787 feet)
Open location code
73G5VCQ7+WW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2734821265
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
Wiki­data ID
Q2225973
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Polish—“West Maui Mountains” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Wailuku Heights and Puʻuohala Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Honokowai Natural Area Reserve and West Maui Natural Area Reserve.

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