Kawaikini, Mountain summit in Kauai County, United States.
The peak reaches an elevation of 1,598 meters and forms the highest point of Kauai Island, surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides.
Ancient Hawaiians constructed an altar at the summit, marking their first recorded presence at an undetermined time in the past.
The name Kawaikini translates from Hawaiian language to 'the multitudinous water', indicating the substantial rainfall in this location.
The ascent requires mountaineering skills and careful planning due to dense swamps, steep cliffs, and extremely wet conditions throughout the year.
A rain gauge near the summit records some of the highest annual rainfall measurements in the world, with an average of 450 inches per year.
Location: Kauai County
Elevation above the sea: 1,598 m
Part of: Hawaiian Islands
GPS coordinates: 22.05559,-159.49667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:42
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