HIKING AREAS

Mauna Kea

Review Area

Get Listed

Info & Bookings

At 13,796 feet, Mauna Kea is the highest mountain in Hawaii and the highest island mountain in the world. When measured from its base at the ocean's floor, 16000 feet down, it is the tallest mountain in the world. Mauna Kea means "white mountain" referring to its snowcapped peak.

Mauna Kea's location and elevation have made it an important location for atmospheric and astronomical observations. Keck telescope, the worlds largest optical and infrared observatory is located at the summit of Mauna Kea.

How to Get There

It can be reached from Route 200 (Saddle Road). A paved road leaves Saddle Road at Mile 28 and winds its way up to the Visitor Center. The distance from Hilo to the Visitor Center is about 34 miles.

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
Season Availability:	All Year
Altitude:	-4205 meters
Camping:	Not Allowed

AREA REVIEWS & COMMENTS
Members can post reviews and comments about this area and by doing so they can share their own knowledge and experiences with the visitors of our website. Use the Post Review button below to submit a review.

SERVICES TARGETTING THIS AREA

Sorry, at this moment there are no services listed here. If you offer Hiking Services that target Mauna Kea then we invite you to join our Travel Partner Program and be the first to get your services listed here!

AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Hilo
State	Hawaii
Country	United States
Season	All Year

GET YOUR SERVICES LISTED

If you offer any Hiking related services then we invite you to get listed in our worldwide hiking directory: