KALALEA MOUNTAIN
Kalalea Mountain is often refered to as King Kong, because it resembles king kongs profile from the side. This mountain is located in Anahola, Kauai and is covered in vegetation and poor quality rock that breaks easily. But it was still a blast to climb in such a lush vegetated location.
NOUNOU MOUNTAIN (Sleeping Giant)
Stare at the ridge from afar and with a little imagination you can make out what looks like a human figure lying on his back. Hawaiian legends say this giant was tricked by villagers into eating a vast amount of rocks hidden in fish and poi. Sleepy from the meal, the giant took a nap and hasn’t woken since.
A view from Waimea mountain top, on the way to Kokee State park, taken from my vacation in April 2010
Sources:
http://www.mountainzone.com/mountains/list-mountains.asp?cid=45734
http://www.mountainproject.com/v/kalalea-mountain-kauai/106935411
http://www.gohawaii.com/kauai/regions-neighborhoods/east-side/sleeping-giant
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/kauai/html/sites/sleeping_giant.html
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