Koʻolau Range
Koʻolau Range is a name given to the dormant fragmented remnant of the eastern or windward shield volcano of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.
| Koʻolau Range | |
|---|---|
View of Koʻolau Range from offshore Lanikai (windward coast) | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Kōnāhuanui |
| Elevation | 3,150 ft (960 m) |
| Prominence | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Coordinates | 21°27′0″N 157°54′0″W |
| Geography | |
Koʻolau Range Hawaiian Islands | |
| Location | Oahu, Hawaii, US |
| Parent range | Hawaiian Islands |
| Topo map | USGS Kilohana (HI) |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 1.7 Ma |
| Mountain type | Dormant shield volcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain |
| Last eruption | 32,000 - 10,000 BP |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | trail |
U.S. National Natural Landmark | |
| Designated | 1972 |
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