Kohala is a shield volcano cut by multiple deep gorges, which are the product of thousands of years of erosion. Unlike the typical symmetry of other Hawaiian volcanoes, Kohala is shaped like a foot.

Kohala Mountains, volcanic range, northern Hawaii island, Hawaii, U.S. The mountains extend 21 miles (34 km) north from Waimea to Upolu Point and reach a high point at Kaumu o Kaleihoohie (5,480 feet [1,670 metres]).

The Kohala region offers glimpses into ancient places of worship, burial sites, remains of ancient homes, and even a statue in honor of Kamehameha the Great. The region is simply beautiful and is rich not only in natural sights, but also in its lovingly-maintained cultural and historical locations.

2025年1月20日 · Want to go hiking in the Kohala Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Kohala Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region.

The road between Waimea and Hawi, with it's high elevation views of the Pacific, the coast line, rolling green pastures, and Maui in the distance, as well as fantastic views of the volcanoes Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa (both can be snow-capped in the winter), and Hualalai is indeed extremely beautiful and "camera-worthy".

The sun-drenched Kohala Coast sees an annual average rainfall of only nine inches, so soak in the sun and relax at Hāpuna Beach State Park, one of the island of Hawaiʻi’s largest white sand beaches, indulge at local restaurants or recharge at a local spa.

The oldest of the five major volcanic structures on the Big Island of Hawaii, the mist-shrouded Kohala Mountains house a wonderland of dense tropical forest, magnificent waterfalls and spectacular canyons, to mention a few of the many features.

2023年7月7日 · A challenging Big Island hike I’ve been wanting to try for some time is the Koai’a Corridor trail which provides access to the top of the Kohala Volcano. Kohala is the oldest volcano on the island and is long extinct.

2015年11月17日 · There’s little new geologically about the Big Island’s oldest above-water volcano. Its summit — north of Waimea — has been dry land for more than 500,000 years, and it last erupted more than 65,000 years ago.

Kohala is a shield volcano cut by multiple deep gorges, which are the product of thousands of years of erosion. Unlike the typical symmetry of other Hawaiian volcanoes, Kohala is shaped like a foot.