Mauna Kea Summit - Hawaii

Stand on top of the world's tallest mountain, which rises from the ocean floor to over 31,000 feet high! Take in unforgettable sunsets and learn Hawaiian history while gazing at the stars.

Named "white mountain" in Hawaiian, with reference to the regularly snow-capped appearance of the mountain during the winter, Mauna Kea Summit is actually a dormant volcano on the big island of Hawaii, the highest point in the Pacific Basin, and the highest island-mountain in the world. The broad volcanic landscape of the summit area is made up of cinder cones on a lava plateau, and its lower slopes are popular for hiking, sightseeing and bird watching in the less hostile environment than the barren summit area.

Mauna Kea Summit is unique as an astronomical observation site, since the atmosphere above the mountain is extremely dry and cloud-free, important factors when measuring radiation from celestial sources. The proportion of clear nights here is among the highest in the world. In addition to the traditional recreational activities, visitors to Mauna Kea Summit can enjoy incredible sunsets, star-gazing with the best clarity in the world, and memorable outdoor adventure!