The highest mountain in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is called Nahnalaud (which means “big mountain”) and is located almost in the exact middle of Pohnpei Island. Pohnpeians consider the mountain sacred and regard it with respect and reverence, though most people have never been there because of the long, difficult hike involved.

Pohnpei is the largest island in the FSM, with an area of 334 km 2 (129 sq mi), and a highest point of 782 m (2,566 ft), the most populous with 36,832 people, and the most developed single island in the FSM.

Includes 75 Pohnpei mountains. See hiking info, trail maps, and trip reports for every peak.

There are 139 named mountains in Pohnpei. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Nanalaud. Explore Pohnpei with the PeakVisor 3D Map and identify its summits. This 3D model of Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal was made using the PeakVisor app topographic data.

Southeast of Palikir, Pohnpei’s primary mountain system makes an almost 90° turn to the south at Temwetemwensekir (594 m), a prominent peak that dominates the topography and feeds six major ...

Discover everything Pohnpei has to offer! Pohnpei is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Being the largest and tallest island in the FSM, her highest peaks measures approximately 2, 600 feet (792) meters high, with the land mass measuring 133 square miles, 13 miles across and shaped like an umbrella, located 6° latitude ...

The Big Mountain. The highest mountain in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is called Nahnalaud (which means “big mountain”) and is located almost in the exact middle of Pohnpei Island. Pohnpeians consider the mountain sacred and regard it with respect and reverence, though most people have never been there because of the long ...

You will walk through some exceptional tropical forests as you journey to the giant cannons (think: Guns of Navarone) overlooking Palikir Pass, Pohnpei’s famous world-class surf spot. For those hard-core mountaineers and mountain-climbers, the face of Sokehs Rock offers never-climbed sheer-face basalt routes waiting to be named and conquered.

The Pohnpei Mountain Hike is a demanding yet rewarding trek to the highest point in Micronesia. It is located on the island of Pohnpei, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia, and it stands at a towering 651 meters (2,136 feet) above sea level. The peak of the mountain is known as “Sokehs”, and it offers stunning views of the ...

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