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Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories

Saddle Road, Kona, Hawaii

Featured Review : Mauna Kea is the largest mountain in the world. How can that be when Mount Everest is the tallest in the world? Mount Everest has a height of 29,029 feet while Mauna Kea has a height of 13, 796 feet. However, when Mau...See Full Review

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Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories Reviews

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Heavenly Mauna Kea

  • 4 out of 5 stars by golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
  • January 4, 2009
Heavenly Mauna Kea
Quote: Mauna Kea is the world's tallest mountain measured from the base (from the ocean floor) to it's peak for a total of 13,796 feet. Anceint Hawaiians believed that Mauna Kea (the white mountain) was sacred since Gods and Goddesses lived there. To get... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Sights and Shops to Visit on the Big Island

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Stargazing on Mauna Kea

  • 5 out of 5 stars by RoBoNC from Indianapolis, Indiana
  • October 31, 2007
Stargazing on Mauna Kea
Quote: Mauna Kea is the largest mountain in the world. How can that be when Mount Everest is the tallest in the world? Mount Everest has a height of 29,029 feet while Mauna Kea has a height of 13, 796 feet. However, when Mauna Kea is measured from its... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Big Island of Hawaii

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Mauna Kea Summit Ride

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Phil P from Bronx, New York
  • August 13, 2007
Mauna Kea Summit Ride
Quote: This tour takes you to the top of Mauna Kea, 14,000 feet above sea level, where you enjoy the most amazing sunset you'll ever see. You are way above the clouds. This 8 hour trip was one of the highlights of the trip for me. We signed up for the tour... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Hawaii in Style

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The Top of Mauna Kea

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rickhowe from Darlington, Maryland
  • March 21, 2006
The Top of Mauna Kea
Quote: We rented a Jeep and drove up the Saddle Road to the top of Mauna Kea. There is a shop about halfway up, and I strongly recommend you stop there, if only to catch your breath. The air gets REALLY thin at the top (13,796 feet). But the drive DOWN is... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Rick's Guide to the Hilton Waikoloa & The Big Island of Hawaii

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Visiting the Observatories on Mauna Kea

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Carole&Jim from Newton, Massachusetts
  • March 17, 2004
Visiting the Observatories on Mauna Kea
Quote: Since rental cars are not permitted on Saddle Road, the road that runs between the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the only way that a tourist can get to the observatories on top of Mauna Kea and to the Onizuka Visitor Center is to rent a four... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Return to Kona, some new finds

Mauna Kea Peak

  • 5 out of 5 stars by D_a_n from Orchard Park, New York
  • November 26, 2003
Mauna Kea Peak
Quote: It's great, and it's gorgeous! The colorful scenery is great and it really feels like you're on the top of the world. Most of the people never reach the real peak, which is off the road. From the parking lot by the observatories, it is about a ten... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Week in Hawaii (The Big Island)

Mauna Kea Observatories

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sweet Willie from Des Plaines, Illinois
  • April 4, 2003
Quote: The observatory at Mauna Kea? Sounds good to me--lets go! Tip one: take Waikoloa Road as a shortcut to Saddle Road. The concierge at the Hilton suggested going all the way up to Waimea before coming south to Saddle. Tip two: Saddle is a long and... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Hawaii - Big Island, Lanai, Kauai

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Mauna Kea Stargazing

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kelley j. from new york, New York
  • January 25, 2001
Quote: Thursday-Sunday at Mauna Kea, they haul out massive telescopes and give you a chance to look at the night sky. Bring your warmest clothes because it hovers around 40 degrees. It's a nice change, however, from the heat on the Kona side of the island.... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Way Diverse Big Island

Mauna Kea

  • 0 out of 5 stars by Judy from Grants Pass, Oregon
  • October 2, 2000
Quote: Rising to 14,000 feet, this is Hawaii's tropical ski resort. Vertical drops range from 500 to 2,000 feet. When snow conditions permit, some runs reach 5 miles. Snow is a year-round thing here. Four-wheel drive vehicles take you up the mountain as... Read the full Mauna Kea-Summit/Observatories review

From journal Hawaii "The Big Island"