Kōnāhuanui
Pu'u Kōnāhuanui consists of two mountain peaks located in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It is the highest point in the Koʻolau Mountains and second highest point on the island of Oahu.[3]
| Kōnāhuanui | |
|---|---|
| Konahuanui | |
  Kōnāhuanui | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,150 feet (960 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,290 ft (700 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 21°21′13″N 157°47′19″W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Honolulu County, Hawaii |
| Parent range | Koʻolau Range |
The Hawaiian word "Kōnāhuanui" roughly translates to "large testicles" in English. This alludes to a legend that states the mountain originated from the testicles of a giant, who threw them at a woman trying to escape from him.[3][4]
References
- "Konahuanui, Hawaii". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- "Kōnāhuanui". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- Young, Peter T. (23 July 2016). "Kōnāhuanui". Images of Old Hawaiʻi. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- Turner, Dayle. "Konahuanui". www2.hawaii.edu. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
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