Mauna Loa - the highest mountain in the Mauna Loa, Hawaii, United States.
Elevation - 4 169 m (13,678 ft).
Coordinates - Latitude: 19.4793, Longitude: -155.60237.
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Mauna Loa (13,679 ft / 4,169 m) is the world's largest active volcano by volume and one of Hawaii's most prominent landmarks on the Big Island. Its massive shield shape gently slopes for miles, with the summit caldera Moku‘āweoweo offering stark volcanic landscapes. The Observatory Trail from the Mauna Loa Observatory (accessible by 4WD) is a strenuous 13-mile round-trip hike with over 2,500 ft gain, passing lava fields and rare high-altitude plants. The summit provides sweeping views of the island and distant Mauna Kea. Known for frequent eruptions (most recently 2022), it's a key site for volcano monitoring. Popular for experienced hikers seeking solitude and raw volcanic beauty.
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