Kawaikini
Kawaikini is a shield volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai and in Kauai County and measures 5,243 feet (1,598 m) in elevation. It is the summit of the island's inactive central shield volcano, Mount Waialeale. Other peaks on Kauai include: Waialeale (5,148 feet), Namolokama Mountain (4,421 feet), Kalalau Lookout (4,120 feet), Keanapuka Mountain (4,120 feet), Haupu (2,297 feet) and Nounou (1,241 feet).
| Kawaikini | |
|---|---|
| Mount Waialeale | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,243 ft (1,598 m) |
| Prominence | 5,243 ft (1,598 m) |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 22°03′24″N 159°29′48″W |
| Geography | |
Kawaikini Location in the Hawaiian Islands | |
| Location | Kauai County, Hawaii, United States |
| Parent range | Hawaiian Islands |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type |
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| Volcanic arc/belt | Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Ancient Hawaiians (Unknown Time) |
| Easiest route | Mountaineering Trek |
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